Mary Erskine

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Summary

Born
Jan 1823
Conviction
Stealing boots/shoes
Departure
Jun 1841
Arrival
Oct 1841
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Mary Erskine
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1823
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Nursery maid
Aliases: Mary Short [Married]

Crime

Convicted at: Perth Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 14th Jun 1841
Arrival: 10th Oct 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Mary Erskine was transported on the Garland Grove, departing 14th Jun 1841 and arriving 10th Oct 1841 with 180 passengers.

Built 1820 at Isle of Wight. 483 tons.

Garland GroveGarland Grove (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 345 (174)
Source DescriptionThis record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro
Original SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

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Place of origin: Perth, Perthshire 1843 - MARRIGE PERMISSIONS Name: Erskine, Mary. Ship/free: Garland Grove. Marriage to: Short, William. Free Permission date: 31 Aug 1843 1843 - MARRIAGE; Date of marriage: 19 Dec 1843 Mary aged 21 years old & William aged 26 years old Registered: Launceston