Mary Ann Little

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Summary

Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Dec 1835
Arrival
Apr 1836
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Mary Ann Little
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: House servant

Crime

Convicted at: Aberdeen Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 14th Dec 1835
Ship: Arab
Arrival: 25th Apr 1836
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Mary Ann Little was transported on the Arab, departing 14th Dec 1835 and arriving 25th Apr 1836 with 133 passengers.

Arab had another voyage as a convict ship - after discharging 228 prisoners in Hobart, Arab departed on 26 July 1834 with 11 prisoners for Sydney; arrived there on 15 August 1834. Source: The Sydney Herald, Monday 18 August 1834 p 2 Two of the prisoners were William COMSTIVE, and Thomas HORTON - both having arrived in VDL per "Lady Ridley" 1821; and both having been sentenced to secondary transportation.

ArabArab (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 217 (111)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 28th January 2025

Scottish Indexes - Crown Office Precognitions Title Precognition against Matilda Moir, Mary Ann Little Year 1835 NRS Reference AD14/35/71 Accused Name and Designation Age Birthplace Crime Crime Location ** Mary Ann Little, Shuttle Lane, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire 15 Verdict; Guilt in terms of own confession. Sentence; 7 years ** Matilda Moir, Shuttle Lane, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire 14 Verdict; Guilt in terms of own confession. Sentence; 7 years Victim(s) Christian McHardy, East North Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire David Logan Shirres, Corner of St Nicholas Street and Netherkirkgate, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire Marjory Shirres, wife of David Logan Shirres, Corner of St Nicholas Street and Netherkirkgate, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 28th January 2025

Place of origin: Whitehaven, Cumberland TRIAL; 23 September 1835. Offence; Stealing Clothes Previous Convictions; - 12 months - Theft 4 times imprisoned 20 days for stealing money 30 days & 60 days for stealing clothes Status; Single. 4 years on the Town

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 27th January 2025

CON19-1-12/CON19-1-12p140. Aged; 17 years old Native Place; Whitehaven