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Rebecca Grace

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Summary

Born
Jan 1831
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jan 1851
Arrival
May 1851
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Rebecca Grace
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1831
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Dressmaker/Needlewoman

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Ireland
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 24th Jan 1851
Ship: Blackfriar
Arrival: 29th May 1851
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Rebecca Grace 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

BlackfriarBlackfriar (generic)

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Primary SourceTasmanian Archives - convicts.

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Convict Notes

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on 7th May 2016

Rebecca GRACE was convicted at Kingston, Ireland on 17 Oct 1850 for stealing a purse. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the ship 'Blackfriar' arriving 29 May 1851. Single; aged 20yrs; dressmaker; Protestant; can read & write; 4'11". Native place - Kings Co. Ireland. Mother: Isabella - also convicted Assigned to services. Permission to marry granted. Married Thomas Fennessy 18 July 1854, Church of St. George, Hobart. Thomas was transported on the 'Lord Auckland'. Ticket of Leave 10 Jan 1854 Conditional Pardon 3 Apr 1855