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Transportation
Mary Delany 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
20 May 1856: Marriage Permission - to Bernard McGuirk (listed as free). Approved. 1 June 1856: Married, at New Norfolk. Mary aged 22. Bernard aged 37yrs.
Mary Delany was convicted at Queens Co., Ireland on 19 July 1850 for Arson - setting fire to a dwelling. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Blackfriar' arriving 29 May 1851. Aged 20yrs; nurse girl; Roman Catholic; 4'11 1/2". Native Place - Queens County. Brothers - Peter & Martin Sister - Margaret Assignments in Colony. 15 Jan 1856: Ticket of Leave granted.