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Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Mary Dolan 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 - convict records |
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Convict Notes
Mary DOLAN was convicted at Co. Mayo, Ireland on for stealing a quilt. 7yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Blackfriar' arriving 1851. Single woman; aged 23yrs; housemaid; 5'1"; ruddy complexion; reddish hair; Hazel eyes. Roman Catholic. Native Place: Co. Mayo Brothers: William & James Sisters: Honor & Kitty 1851: Assigned to work services at New Town Farm. nr Hobart. 9 Nov 1852: Married Michael Lord. Register has the spelling of Mary's name as "Dolen" and date 20 Sept 1852. St. George's Church, Hobart. (ref. 37/1/11 no. 410) 7 Feb 1854: Ticket of Leave granted. 5 June 1855: Conditional Pardon approved.