Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Bridget Gearty was transported on the Mexborough, departing 12th Aug 1841 and arriving 26th Dec 1841 with 147 passengers.
DEC. 26 - Arrived the barque Mexborough, 376 tons, Bridgman master, from Kingston (Dublin) 12th Aug., with 143 female convicts and 35 children. Surgeon Superintendent- Dr. Hampton, R.N. Passengers- Mary Penner, Mary and Jane Carroll, Ann Fox and 5 children, Hannah Murphy and 2 children, Jane and Catharine Nowlan. Colonial Times, 28 Dec 1841.
Mexborough (generic)References
| Primary Source | Van Diemen’s Land Return of Male and Female Convicts shewing their distribution throughout the Colony on the 31 st December 1841 (AJCP, HO 10/51) CON19-1-3 Image 62 CON40-1-4 Image 195 |
Claims
"Related to my partner's family"
Photos
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Convict Notes
Married Daniel Murrell(s) 14 April 1845 in Launceston, Tasmania. They relocated to Victoria's western district. Bridget died suddenly on the 11th November 1857 and an Inquest was held at the Teesdale Hotel. She was buried in the Shelford Cemetery. There is no known issue from the marriage.
Indent No; 267. Offence; Stealing 2 Coats. Status; Single 1845 - 21 November 1845 - Ticket of Leave 1848 - 18 January 1848. Certificate.
Convicted 28/12/1840.