Bridget Connell

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Summary

Born
Dec 1807
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
Mar 1831
Arrival
Jul 1831
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Bridget Connell
Gender: Female
Born: 31st Dec 1807
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Housemaid

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Cork
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 23rd Mar 1831
Ship: Palambam
Arrival: 31st Jul 1831
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Bridget Connell was transported on the Palambam, departing 23rd Mar 1831 and arriving 31st Jul 1831 with 122 passengers.

394 tons. 1831 voyage from Cork, Ireland to New South Wales, Australia. Capt. Willis. 114 female prisoners. Also 50 girls from the Foundling Hospital, Cork with 2 Matrons and their husbands and children. Also 4 female wives of convicts already in Australia and their children. Register of passengers currently being updated and not yet complete.

PalambamPalambam (generic)

References

Primary SourceNSW Convict Indents, 1788-1842, Annotated Printed Indentures 1831

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 1st May 2026

Convict Permission to Marry. John Watson, per Lady Harewood (4), age 23, 7 years, Bond; and Bridget Connell, per Palambam, age 23, 7 years, Bond. Date of Permission: Sydney 13 Feb 1832. NSW BMD Marriage Ref: 1028/1832. John Watson and Bridget Connell, CJ district. (Church of England, Sydney, St James’.)

Dianne Jones avatar
218
on 22nd June 2020

Occupation: Housemaid and kitchen maid (see NSW Convict Indents, 1788-1842, Annotated Printed Indentures 1831).