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Transportation
Robert Hughes was transported on the Mary, departing 25th May 1819 and arriving 26th Aug 1819 with 161 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 | NSW Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849. Colonial Secretary Index. |
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Convict Notes
Colonial Secretary Index. HUGHES, Robert. Per "Mary". 1824 Aug 14 Servant to Thomas Kennedy, Irish Town. On return of proceedings of the Bench of Magistrates, Parramatta (Reel 6023; 4/6671 p.44)
His Lordship then proceeded pass sentence of Death on the following persons: James Mulligan, Robert Hughes. Cow stealing; ... No specific time was was mentioned for the execution of any of these men: and his Lordship held out some slight hopes of mercy towards all, the county remained tranquil. Belfast Commercial Chronicle. 6 Aug 1817.
1825: Robert HUGHES – convict – Mary 1819, 7 years [incorrect; he was sentenced to life]; government servant, … Liverpool (see NSW and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849, New South Wales General muster A-L 1825).
1819, 25 August: Robert HUGHES – convicted Armagh, Summer 1817; life; native place Blackwater; weaver; 58, 5’5½”; fair complexion, grey hair and grey eyes (see NSW Convict Indents, 1788-1842; Bound Indentures 1818-1819).
TRIED: Summer 1817 (see NSW Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849).