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Transportation
Mary Horn was transported on the Henry, departing 30th Sep 1824 and arriving 8th Feb 1825 with 79 passengers.
Henry 1825. The ship Henry, Captain Ferrier, arrived at Hobart Town, on the 9th ult. with 79 female prisoners, all whom were landed with the exception of two. There were also on board 25 free women, and 33 children, who came out, at the expence of Government, to join their husbands and parents. Sydney Gazette, 3 Mar 1825.
Henry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 193 (98) |
| 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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1824 - 3 Oct. UK, Royal Navy Medical Journals, Margt Horn age 4 months convicts child Has been observed by its mother to be a little restless and uneasy for a day or two past, & this morning a number of small elevated red pimples have made their appearance on its face and breast, which I have no doubt will prove to be the small pox eruption. The child was vaccinated nine days ago and has at present a vesicle on the right arm depressed in the centre & surrounded by an areole of a purplish colour. Heat of skin a little increased but looks cheerful and takes the breast as usual. I have merely directed that she should be left cool and as much out of the mother’s arms as possible. 10 Oct. Margt Horn, Ben Hobson, Janet Gordon D. Nov 2nd These children have all had this disease in the mildest manner and the greater part of the pustules are dried and peeling off. 1824 - 5 Oct. UK, Royal Navy Medical Journals, Mary Horn Inmofaction? (inmobility of action?) of the joint has entirely subsided but is still unable to put any weight upon it. Fricit(frico?) part affect. cum Ol. Camph. 10 Oct. Mary Horn Sen. Swelling subsided and is able to use her foot perfectly again 1846 - Convict Musters. Conditional Pardon
Web: Scotland, High Court Criminal Indexes, 1790-1919 Name Mary Muckstraffic [Mary Horn] Trial Age 30 Birth Date 1793 Role Accused Location of Committed Crime High Street Or Bell of Brae High Street, Glasgow Crime Committed Murder and Assault Victim Janet McLaren, Trial Date 24 Sep. 1823 Trial Location Lanarkshire, Scotland Court House Glasgow Verdict Guilty: Guilty; Not Proven - Intent to Murder Sentence Transportation - Life Designation Estranged Wife of John Muckstraffic Notes Passed to High Court For Sentence, 16 February 1824. Related Trial Papers Jc26/1823/151 Related Precognitions Ad14/23/89 URL https://www.scottishindexes.com/jcentry.aspx?jcid=1823151
https://www.femaleconvicts.org.au/docs/ships/Henry1825_SJ.pdf Surgeon;s Journal: Margaret Horn, aged 30. had a fall down a hatch and dislocated bones, with time, made a full recovery. Travelled with "Margt. Horn age 4 months convicts child. Has been observed by its mother to be a little restless and uneasy for a day or two past, & this morning a number of small elevated red pimples have made their appearance on its face and breast, which I have no doubt will prove to be the small pox eruption. The child was vaccinated nine days ago and has at present a vesicle on the right arm depressed in the centre & surrounded by an areole of a purplish colour. Heat of skin a little increased but looks cheerful and takes the breast as usual. I have merely directed that she should be left cool and as much out of the mother’s arms as possible. " Baby had a mild form of disease and recovered well.
Trial 16 February 1824 Crime - Murder, she pleaded not guilty
A most interesting account of her crime can be found here: an on-line book published by J. J. Knight in 1895: and the son of her victim went on to become a very important man in Queensland public life. https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/data/UQ_216513/AU4015_In_the_Early_Days_Queensland.pdf?Expires=1493268776&Signature=YYB3uOcwgU~AfeIIm-2zoSeQThUUFKDY91ImI2I-7mbv1pV6CA3PQVtl84S3XaVH66iZPuXhzeJaPGz80dKtKM4a8DmfOPQGVktb3p2Z-ocslgrwu3xFyGQ0h1OVQcK~nOkLevd1I1BhJ~9EesN4TorRlzNYnnNGnFQuaCGAPvZui5V3S1bPWZMVRfpmugokrprrnre3cslldoEUVZCO1R70Uk~~T9tqC2uZhAg26MSmov8Q9BYqDbNyxIw5u06PeVBWqQk7gQBnLVbPDG6De7GDNFUDKx8Bouxz5vnE7VMgcThg0IvuWB8mPRRpuaozkvU8GzU-4CDg9Br-bcl-uA__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJKNBJ4MJBJNC6NLQ