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Transportation
Betty Lahy was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 17th Dec 1849 and arriving 9th May 1850 with 123 passengers.
Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.
Earl Grey (generic)References
| Primary Source | VDL Founders & Survivors Convicts Campbell Town convict brick trail (AQ50) |
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Convict Notes
FRIENDS OF THE ORPHAN SCHOOLS. ST JOHN'S PARK PRECINCT NEW TOWN, TASMANIA Orphan Number: 326 Orphan: Johanna BESTON Mother: LAHEY, Betsy Father: BESTON, Patrick Mother's ship: Earl Grey Father's ship: Age when admitted: 9yrs Date admitted: 16 May 1850 Date discharged: 12 Jan 1854 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: mother, Ticket of Leave Remarks: brother, Thomas, 2mths, died at Grangegorman Gaol References: SWD28 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=326 Orphan Number: 327 Orphan: John BESTON Mother: LAHEY, Betsy Father: BESTON, Patrick Mother's ship: Earl Grey Father's ship: Age when admitted: 6yrs Date admitted: 16 May 1850 Date discharged: 13 Dec 1851 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: died from scrofula Remarks: brother, Thomas, 2mths, died at Grangegorman Gaol References: SWD28 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=327
Trial 25 Jul 1848 at Tipperary for stealing a cloak. Family: sisters Johannah & Mary; Patrick Beston father of children Johanna, on board aged 9 & John, on board aged 6); although there are no records to indicate a formal marriage Desc: aged 32 from Limerick IRE, widow, dark complexion, dark brown hair, light hazel eyes, freckled, 4'11" tall, illiterate, RC Trades: kitchen & housemaid Punishment books: 1 Oct 1851 - disorderly conduct, received 10 days separate treatment. Officer Mr John Mathews, The Superintendent 29 May 1852 - disorderly conduct, received separate apartment until further orders. Officer Mrs Elizabeth Hodgins, Assistant Matron 23 Jun 1852 - disorderly conduct, received 3 days bread & water. Officer Mrs Eliza Serviss, Overseer 19 Jul 1852 - singing in the mess, received 3 days bread & water. Officer Mr John Serviss, Overseer 27 Aug 1852 - disorderly conduct, received 3 days bread & water. Officer Miss Charlotte McCullough, Matron Permission to marry 31 Jan 1854, withdrawn. Note to Mr Navin recommended 8 Feb 1854. She married Joseph Wright (Equestrian 1852) at Clarence Plains 13 Mar 1854. They had 5 children together born between 1850-1860 CP approved 12 Sep 1854 Residences: 1850 Hobart; 1852 Glenorchy, 1853 Clarence Plains & Kangaroo Point; 1855 Rochmond; 1858-1860 Clarence; 1884 Clarence Plains Died 10 Feb 1884 at Clarence Plains of cancer if the stomach