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Voyage
Transportation
Winifred Hussey 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 - convicts |
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Convict Notes
Winifred HUSSEY was convicted at Galway on 14 March 1850 for arson (house burning). 7yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Blackfriar' arriving 1851. Aged 30yrs; country servant; single; 5'3 3/4"; Roman Catholic. Native Place: Co. Galway, Ireland. Stated her sister Biddy was living in VDL colony, a free woman. Assigned to work services in Hobart and also time at the House of Correction. 6 Sept 1853: Ticket of Leave granted. 24 July 1855: Married John Mannion (transported per Blenheim). (ref. RGD37/14 : 1855/654 ) 30 Jan 1857: Charged with assault and robbery. Committed for trial. 11 Feb 1857: Hobart Supreme Court - 12mths imprisonment with hard labour. House of Correction, Cascades, Hobart. 18 Jan 1858: Certificate of Freedom.