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Voyage
Transportation
Mary Leyne 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 - Linctas |
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Convict Notes
Link to husband's record: http://www.convictrecords.com.au/convicts/conroy/william/134382
Mary LEYNE was convicted at Kerry, Ireland on 15 July 1850 for arson - burning a house. 7yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Blackfriar' arriving 29 May 1851. Gaol Report: "1st conviction. Quiet." Ship Surgeon's Report: "Very good" Single woman; country servant; aged 20yrs; 5'; Roman Catholic; fresh complexion; brown hair; grey eyes. Native Place: Co. Kerry, Ireland. Father: John (ref. Convict Indent record) Brothers: James, John & Tim " " Sister: Assigned to work services in Van Diemen's Land. Clear Conduct Record. 7 Dec 1852: Application for Permission to Marry. 3 Jan 1853: Marriage to William CONROY (transported per the 'Blenheim'). (ref. notated on Conduct Record & Registration under name 'Lyons' 37/1/12 no. 659) St. Joseph's Church, Hobart. 8 Aug 1854: Ticket of Leave granted. 25 Nov 1856: Conditional Pardon approved.