Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Mary Connor was transported on the Arabian, departing 22nd Nov 1846 and arriving 25th Feb 1847 with 152 passengers.
391 ton Barque. Built Liverpool. The Barque Arabian, under the command of Captain Robertson, left Kingstown, Dublin, 22 November, 1846, with 150 female convicts and 37 children on board. One woman and 7 children died on the voyage. At least 2 children were born during the voyage. The Surgeon Superintendent was Dr Wylie, R.N. and the Matron, Mrs Evans. The Arabian arrived at Hobart Town, February 25 1847.
Arabian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Records |
Claims
No one has claimed Mary Connor yet.
Photos
No photos have been added for Mary Connor.
Convict Notes
LARCENY, Mary Connor was indicted for the larceny of £2 6d, the property of Owen Dolan. This unfortunate wretch was round guilty, and sentenced to seven years’ transportation. She was an old offender, having been in gaol 67 times on various charges of larceny, &c. Mayo constitution, 21 April 1846.
NOTE. There were two women named Mary Connor on the Arabian. This on has been given the identifier (2) in Tasmanian records. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Arabian Indent. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P50 and https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P51 820. Mary Connor (2) age 22, Laundress, Tried in Mayo, 16 April 1846, 7 years. Native place, Co. Mayo. Single, catholic, can neither read nor write. Relations: Brothers Martin, Michael in England. Offence: Stealing money £22.15 from the person pr at Castlebar. For cotton, 2 years; been acquitted for money twice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Conduct Record https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON41-1-12$init=CON41-1-12P28 Mary Connor (2), See record for details.