Maria Bohannah

Summary

Born
Jan 1821
Conviction
Stealing money
Departure
Apr 1837
Arrival
Oct 1837
Death
Apr 1893
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Personal Information

Name: Maria Bohannah
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1821
Death: 15th Apr 1893
Age at death: 72
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster. Liverpool Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 22nd Apr 1837
Ship: Platina
Arrival: 22nd Oct 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Maria Bohannah was transported on the Platina, departing 22nd Apr 1837 and arriving 22nd Oct 1837 with 113 passengers.

PlatinaPlatina (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 38
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

Claims

"My Grandmother Elizabeth Paxton Allen is a third generation descendant of Maria Bohannah."

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Convict Notes

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on 11th August 2026

Married fellow convict John Paxton (per John Barry 1834)