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Transportation
Bridget Connors was transported on the Hooghley, departing 24th Jun 1831 and arriving 27th Sep 1831 with 186 passengers.
The Hooghley was built in London in 1819. Convicts were transported to New South Wales on the Hooghley in 1825, 1828, 1831 and 1834. 1831 Voyage - Hooghley. Shipping; Intelligence. ARRIVALS. From Cork, on Tuesday last, whence she sailed the 24th June last, the ship, Hooghley,309 tons, Captain Reeves, with- 184 female prisoners. Surgeon superintendent, James Ellis, Esq. this vessel brings out ten free settlers and 20 children, as steerage passengers. Source; The Sydney Herald. Mon 3 Oct 1831. Page 4. Shipping Intelligence.
Hooghley (generic)References
| Primary Source | Non-Annotated Convict Register and 1837 Settler and Convict Muster. |
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Convict Notes
Non-Annotated Convict Register states that Bridget Connors was 21 years old, that she could read, religion Catholic; Status married with 3 children. A native of Limerick and that she was a house maid. Convicted of stealing a handkerchief and convicted in April 1831 at Limerick. She was sentenced to seven years transportation. She had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 4 feet 11 1/2 inches; complexion ruddy and freckled; hair dark brown and eyes Hazel. Assigned to the Parramatta Factory (located confirmed in 1837 Muster). Transport number 171. Received her Certificate of Freedom in 1839. Number 39/2380.