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Voyage
Transportation
Caroline Catharine Elgee 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
Caroline Catharine ELGEE was convicted at Kings Co. Ireland for setting fire to a house. Previous conviction for housebreaking. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Blackfriar' arriving 29 May 1851. Aged 24yrs; single; housemaid; 4'9"; Roman Catholic. Native place - Dublin Assignments of service work - New Town Farm, Broadmarsh, Kangaroo Point. Application for Permission to marry: 13 Sept 1853 to William Britton. Approved. Married William Britton 31 Oct 1853 Ticket of Leave granted 18 April 1854