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Esther Garry 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
Died, at hospital, Launceston, Tasmania on 22 Sept 1888, aged 61yrs. Cause - senility. Carter's wife. Noted as born in Ireland. Registration under name "Esther HIGGINS". (REF. 33/1/57 no. 334)
Child: Bridget (Biddy) - died at the Female Factory, Hobart on 26 Jan 1852. Aged 2 or 3yrs. Brothers: Martin & William (soldiers) Brothers: Patrick, Edward, James & John Sister: Mary 24 Oct 1854: Ticket of Leave granted. Oct 1854: Misconduct - sent to Ross Female Factory, hard labour. Application for Permission to Marry: 1 Jul 1856 - to William PRIEST (ref. 52/1/7 no. 363). No actual registration of marriage found. Child: male child b. 19 July 1860. Father - Thomas HALL, labourer. Mother - Esther GARRY. Registered in Launceston district. (ref. 33/1/38 no. 278) 17 Nov 1857: Certificate of Freedom, at Launceston. Marriage: 12 Jan 1875 - to John HIGGINS at Church of 12 Apostles, Catholic, Launceston. John aged 45yrs, labourer, widower; Esther aged 47yrs, hawker, widow. (ref. 37/1/34 no. 418)
Esther GARRY was convicted at Mayo, Ireland on 10 Oct 1850 for stealing money. Previously convicted. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Blackfriar' arriving 29 May 1851. Single, 1 child (on board with her); aged 30 yrs; housemaid; 5'5"; Roman Catholic. Native Place - Co. Mayo