Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Elizabeth Duffy was transported on the Woodman, departing 25th Jan 1823 and arriving 25th Jun 1823 with 104 passengers.
1823 Journey. SHIP News.— The ship Woodman, Captain Ford, arrived from Ireland, via Rio de Janiero, on Wednesday evening the 25th ult. She brings 94 female convicts, in good health; together with 8 children. Including children, there are 38 free passengers, by this opportunity, mostly destined for Van Diemen's Land. Sydney Gazette, 3 July 1823.
Woodman (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 |
Claims
No one has claimed Elizabeth Duffy yet.
Photos
No photos have been added for Elizabeth Duffy.
Convict Notes
Elizabeth Duffy was listed as 26 years old on arrival. Native Place: Monaghan County. Elizabeth was 5'1" tall, fresh complexion, brown hair, dark hazel eyes. Elizabeth Fannin (Duffy) was married to Patrick Fannin/Fanning who arrived on the Recovery 1823. Mrs. Ann Jacob of Newcastle made the following application on behalf of Elizabeth in 1825..... Elizabeth Fannin alias Duffy arrived a prisoner on the Woodman on the 25th June 1823 where on application to the Surgeon Superintendent Dr. Fairfowl she was particularly recommended to Mrs. Jacob with the expressions of the most lively interest in the woman's fate after her inestimable conduct on board the ship in character of nurse to the sick. Application was made at the Colonial Secretary's Office and to Dr. Douglass for an assignment which was accordingly made and her Mistress feels under a female obligation to this warm hearted woman for her incomparable conduct on the melancholy occasion of the fatal illness of her (Mrs Jacob's) only surviving boy. Patrick Fanning, prisoner, husband of Elizabeth arrived on the ship Recovery on 31 July 1823 when on application he was assigned to Mr. Reid and since that period has conducted himself well. The woman is an excellent laundress and would no doubt make a handsome stipend as a nurse in addition to her washing and it is Mrs. Jacob s most anxious desire to testify her appreciation of this poor woman s services by indulging her anxious wish to apply for a ticket of leave for her and her husband. Nonconformity with the Rule which the indulgence comes under. Mrs. Jacob is diffident in intending with a formal application and submitting the case therefore thus begs Major Goulburn s considerate announcement whether such could be listened to in behalf of these poor people Elizabeth and Patrick Fannin. Mr. Reid fully acquiesces for the application. Mr. Jacob (Colonial Secretary's Correspondence Fiche 3248; 4/1874 p.113) Patrick Fanning was listed on the Convict Death Register: 1835: Dead -- However, Patrick must have died before 1830 because on the 22/5/1830: Elizabeth sought permission to marry John Needham, (Prince Regent) - he was 27 and Free - Elizabeth was 33 and on bond. 1830: Married at Christ Church, Newcastle. Elizabeth listed as Fenning on NSW BDM. Children: 1830: Thomas Needham. 1832: Henry Needham. 1/6/1832: COF - Wife of John Needham, per "Prince Regent" [1820], fbs (as stated on her CF)
New South Wales, Australia, Tickets of Leave, 1810-1869 - Cancelled as convicted of a robbery 21/06/1828. Date of Birth - 1797 Occupation - House Servant Native Place- County Monaghan