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Transportation
Mary Cregan was transported on the Mexborough, departing 12th Aug 1841 and arriving 26th Dec 1841 with 147 passengers.
DEC. 26 - Arrived the barque Mexborough, 376 tons, Bridgman master, from Kingston (Dublin) 12th Aug., with 143 female convicts and 35 children. Surgeon Superintendent- Dr. Hampton, R.N. Passengers- Mary Penner, Mary and Jane Carroll, Ann Fox and 5 children, Hannah Murphy and 2 children, Jane and Catharine Nowlan. Colonial Times, 28 Dec 1841.
Mexborough (generic)References
| Primary Source | Van Diemen’s Land Return of Male and Female Convicts shewing their distribution throughout the Colony on the 31 st December 1841 (AJCP, HO 10/51) |
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Convict Notes
Mary Cregan was 4'11 1/2" tall, grey hair and eyes, sallow complexion, widow with 9 children. 18/9/1845: TOL 6/3/1848: Certificate.
A widow aged 70. Convicted 18/2/1841 of stealing 8 pieces of "stuff". Previously served 2 years of a 7 year sentence in Dublin goal.