Mary Dennehy

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Summary

Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Nov 1837
Arrival
Mar 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Mary Dennehy
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Maid
Aliases: Denayh

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Cork
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Nov 1837
Ship: Diamond
Arrival: 29th Mar 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Mary Dennehy was transported on the Diamond, departing 29th Nov 1837 and arriving 29th Mar 1838 with 160 passengers.

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References

Primary SourceAustralia Convict Printed Indentures.

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Convict Notes

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on 24th June 2020

The Convict Indentures state that Mary Dennehy was 19 years old. She could not read or write; religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of County Cork. She was a kitchen maid. Mary was convicted of stealing clothes in June 1837 and sentenced to 7 years transportation. She had one prior conviction and served 3 months. Physical attributes: height 4 feet 10 1/2 inches; complexion fair ruddy and freckled; hair light and eyes grey. Transport number 2. Prisoner number 2-38. Received Certificate of Freedom in 1845 (number 45/419). Comment on indenture entry states that sister Honora Denayh, a prisoner, out 3 years ago. Please note difference in spelling of surname for Mary and Honora.