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Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Mary Curtis was transported on the Blackfriar, departing 24th Jan 1851 and arriving 29th May 1851 with 199 passengers.
Ship built at Sunderland 1848. 621 tons. 1851: 261 female prisoners - 1 death (register of passengers currently being listed on this site - not yet complete). It is understood there were also 3 free female passengers. Master: T Greeves Surgeon: Jn Moody
Blackfriar (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - convicts |
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Convict Notes
Mary CURTIS was convicted at Louth, Ireland on 1 Jan 1850 for Larceny - stealing money. One previous offence. 7yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Blackfriar' 1851. Aged 24yrs; country servant; 5'1 1/4"; single; Roman Catholic; can read. Native Place: Co. Louth Mother: Ellen Brother: Michael Sisters: Bridget & Margaret Assigned to work services in Colony. Several records of misconduct and punishments. 1855: Application for permission to marry approved - to John Riley. ref. 52/1/7 no. 409. 22 July 1855: Marriage to John Riley at the Catholic Chapel, New Norfolk, Tasmania. Mary aged 30 yrs; John aged 40 yrs, labourer. 4 Sept 1855: Ticket of Leave approved. 3 June 1857: Certificate of Freedom