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Transportation
Ellen Hollis 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
Blackfriar (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - convict records |
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Convict Notes
Ellen HOLLIS was convicted at Co. Tyrone, Ireland on 15 April 1850 for stealing hams. Previous conviction for stealing potatoes. 10 yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship 'Blackfriar' arriving 29 May 1851. Ship surgeon's report: "Very good". Aged 31yrs; country servant; fair complexion; lt brown hair; blue eyes; blind in right eye; can read; Protestant. Single woman - 1 child, Thomas 8 yrs old (who accompanied on board the ship) Native place: Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Father: William (family members as recorded on Convict Indent) Brothers: William, Edward & James Sisters: Jane & Margaret Assigned out to work services in the southern part of the Colony of VDL. 21 Jan 1853: Application for permission to Marry - to John STANFOR (free or free by servitude) 7 July 1853: Married John STAINFOR at New Norfolk (ref. 37/1/12 no. 1303).