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Bridget Gleeson was transported on the Mary, departing 9th Jun 1831 and arriving 19th Oct 1831 with 151 passengers.
Built 1811, Ipswich,England 361 tons. 1817 Journey On Monday arrived the ship Mary, Capt. ORMON, from Calcutta, with merchandize—Passengers, Captain FAITHFUL and Lieut. HAMILTON: this vessel has brought 6 male prisoners from India, destined for Port Jackson; to which place it is expected she will sail to-morrow. Hobart Town Gazette, 24 May 1817. Ship News. On Thursday arrived from Calcutta, via Derwent, the ship Mary, Captain Ormon, with a various cargo. -Passengers from Calcutta, Captain Faithfull and Lieutenant Hamilton:-The Mary sailed from Calcutta the 23d of February, and left the Pilot the 1st of March. Sydney Gazette, Sat 7 Jun 1817. -------------------------------------------------- Convicts who sailed on the 'Mary' direct from Ireland - 1819 & 1836 - are currently being listed, incomplete data to date.
Mary (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 104 |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
The records show ONE CHILD HERE. That child was SARAH, who was placed by Bridget in the Orphan School in Hobart, Tasmania on 14.2.1834, Number 2078. Discharged from the school 12.9.1846. Sarah married 2.1.1854 to George Hodge in New Norfolk, Tasmania. RGD37/1/13 No 1222.They are my GGG Parents. Bridget died stated age 28, Launceston Hospital, Tasmania 17.9.1835. No 4195 of 1835.
1830 - 9 Dec. Trial. Transported for "Stealing Linen" 1830 - Old Bailey On-line Born; 1801. Tried; 9 December 1830. Tried at Old Bailey. Accused of simple larceny [stealing on the 4 December, 1 shirt, value 2 s; 2 shifts, value 2s. 2 pairs of trousers. value 2s. 1 pair of stockings, value 1s. Found Guilty. 1831 - Indent No; 107. Status; Married. 3 Children. 1 here Husband; Michael Gleeson. Trade; House Servant. Height; 5 ft 2 in Age; 29 years. 1835 - 20 Jan. Permission to Marry. To Peter Hill per Ship; Andromeda. 1835 - 15 June. Conditional Sentence. Sentence extended; 12 months. Offence; Absconding. 1835 - 12 Sept. Tasmania Convict Musters. No; 107. Name; Bridget Gleeson Ship; Mary Noted against name; DIED; 12 Sept 1835 1835 - Sept. Burial in the Parish of St. Johns. Launceston. No; 548. Abode; Launceston Hospital. Age; 28 years. ** Ship; Mary. Convict. ** Age as per Register