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Transportation
Margaret Fitzharris 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
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Convict Notes
Margaret Fitzharris (also k/a Gregory) was convicted at Wicklow on 7 Jan 1850 for stealing. Previous convictions for stealing food. Gaol report - quiet. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Blackfriar' arriving 29 May 1851. Aged 25yrs; country servant' 5'5"; single; Roman Catholic; can read. Native place - Wicklow, Ireland. Brother - Peter Sister - Mary Sister - Catherine Fitzharris(transported to this Colony per 'Arabian', accompanied by 1 child.)(ref. Indent statement & Tas Archive record) Assignments of service work in Colony. Permission to marry granted. Married William ELLIOTT 1 Jan 1853 at York St. Baptist Chapel, Launceston. (Ref. 37/1/12 no. 1131) Ticket of Leave granted 10 Aug 1853.