Bridget Gearty

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Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Aug 1841
Arrival
Dec 1841
Death
Nov 1857
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Personal Information

Name: Bridget Gearty
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: 11th Nov 1857
Age at death: 46
Occupation: House servant

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Cavan
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th Aug 1841
Arrival: 26th Dec 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

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.

MexboroughMexborough (generic)

References

Primary SourceVan 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"

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Convict Notes

John McKay avatar
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on 20th January 2025

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.

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on 1st July 2023

Indent No; 267. Offence; Stealing 2 Coats. Status; Single 1845 - 21 November 1845 - Ticket of Leave 1848 - 18 January 1848. Certificate.

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on 8th January 2015

Convicted 28/12/1840.