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Bridget Donovan

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Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Dec 1849
Arrival
May 1850
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Bridget Donovan
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Country servant

Crime

Crime: Sheep-stealing
Convicted at: Ireland, Limerick
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 17th Dec 1849
Ship: Earl Grey
Arrival: 9th May 1850
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Bridget Donovan was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 17th Dec 1849 and arriving 9th May 1850 with 123 passengers.

Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.

Earl GreyEarl Grey (generic)

References

Primary SourceLibraries Tasmania's Online collection CON15-1-6 Image 122

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 19th August 2024

Orphan Number: 1534 Orphan: Denis DONOVAN Mother: DONOVAN, Bridget Father: , Mother's ship: Earl Grey Father's ship: Age when admitted: 4yrs 8mths Date admitted: 29 Jul 1851 Date discharged: 16 Oct 1860 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: mother, now free Remarks: References: SWD6, 28 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=1534

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 27th July 2024

STATUS; Married - 1 child on board Dennis aged 2 1/2 years old Husband; William a convict. Tried with her for the same offence