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Transportation
Mary Kerins 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
Mary KERINS was convicted at Mayo, Ireland on 10 Oct 1850 for stealing a sheep. Previous conviction. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Blackfriar' arriving 29 May 1851. Aged 25yrs; single; laundress; 5'3 3/4"; Roman Catholic. Native Place - Co. Mayo Assignments of work services in the Colony. 29 Oct 1852: Delivered of a male child - Charles - at the Female Factory, Cascades, Hobart. (ref. Convict Conduct Record book) 8 Aug 1854: Ticket of Leave granted. Application for permission to marry: 16 Sept 1854: to Daniel LYNCH (transported per 'Blenheim'). Approved. Marriage: 13 Feb 1855 - married Daniel Lynch. Hobart. Aged 38yrs; widower; farmer. (ref. 37/1/13 no. 769). Note: Mary is registered as "Margaret" Kerins. 15 Jan 1856: Conditional Pardon granted.