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Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Mary Kennedy 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 https://linctas.ent.sirsidynix.net.au |
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Convict Notes




Mary KENNEDY was convicted at Waterford, Ireland on 16 Oct 1849 for Larceny - stealing clothes. Previous offence. 7 yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship 'Blackfriar' arriving 29 May 1851. Aged 50yrs; housemaid; Roman Catholic; Widow, 1 child. Native place: Waterford, Ireland.