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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Mary Lawrence was transported on the Mermaid, departing 15th Feb 1828 and arriving 27th Jun 1828 with 99 passengers.
Mermaid (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 313 (158) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes




The Proceedings of the Old Bailey Born 1793. Place of birth Ingatestone. Gender female. Hair brown (dark brown). Eyes brown (brown - very much sunk in the sockets). Distinguishing marks mole (2 flesh moles on right side of chin (altogether an old looking woman)). MARY LAWRENCE. Theft; simple larceny (from 1827). 13th September 1827. 1783. MARY LAWRENCE was indicted for stealing, on the 10th of August , 1 shawl, value 2s. 6d. , the goods of George Yardley .................. GUILTY . Aged 34. Transported for Seven Years . https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18270913-196?text=lawrence




Place of origin: Ingatestone, Essex Trial; 13 Sept 1827. Offence; Stealing a Shawl No; 66 A jewest. Status; Married - Husband Fields had been away from her for 4 years, and does note know if he is dead or alive Was a clerk in the West India Docks Was last living at Wells Street, Hackney Remarks; An old looking woman 1840 - New Norfolk Colonial Hospital Admission dates: 15 September 1840 Admitted with - MANIA Diet for the month of November; 14 days full diet & 16 days half diet