Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Mary Hickson was transported on the Mermaid, departing 15th Feb 1828 and arriving 27th Jun 1828 with 99 passengers.
Mermaid (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 314 |
| 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 Proceedings of the Old Bailey Born 1804. Place of birth Spalding. Gender female. Hair brown (very dark brown). Eyes brown (dark brown). Distinguishing marks mark (2 red marks on left side of face - i.s on left arm -). Has tattoo yes. Tattoo subjects names and initials. Tattoo written words initials. Tattoo body locations arm. MARY HICKSON. Theft; simple larceny (from 1827). 25th October 1827. 2140. MARY HICKSON was indicted for stealing, on the 18th of October , 1 jacket, value 7s.; 1 waistcoat, value 2s.; 1 shirt, value 2s., and 2 handkerchiefs, value 3s. , the goods of Robert Murray . ROBERT MURRAY. I am a seaman , and lodge at the Helmet public-house, in Burr-street . I gave Hunter these things to take care of for me, on the 18th of October.............. Prisoner's Defence. He asked me to go home with him, and told me to take the bundle, and he would come after me. PETER HUNTER. I did not. GUILTY . Aged 23. Transported for Seven Years . https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18271025-162?text=hickson
No; 115. Offence; taking a bundle out of a cook shop Status; Single Residence; Brown Bear Alley [No 2] East Smithfield Goat report; "a prostitute" Age; 24 years old 1831 - Marriage Permissions - 30 April 1831 Mary Hickson - Ship; Mermaid William Barton - Ship; Chapman 1831 - Marriage. 11 August 1831 St John's Launceston Maria Hickson [Convict] William Barton [Free] 1832 - Convict Muster. Assigned to Mr. Gleadow. Name Maria Hickson 1837 - Departures. ???? Mr. W. Barton & Maria Barton From Launceston per ship Arabian bound to London