Summary
Born
Jan 1807
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jun 1835
Arrival
Oct 1835
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Mary Mcphail
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1807
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Housemaid
Aliases: Mary Taylor, Mary Firkin
Voyage
Departed: 11th Jun 1835
Ship: Hector
Arrival: 20th Oct 1835
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Mary Mcphail was transported on the Hector, departing 11th Jun 1835 and arriving 20th Oct 1835 with 134 passengers.
Hector (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 86 |
| 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
Level 221
Level 221
Mary McPhail was 28 years old, and had 1 child when transported for stealing a watch, the property of John Dunlop. She was born in Glasgow, was pockpitted, dark brown eyes, black hair, 4'10 1/4" tall, and a widow. 1835: Assigned to J O Gage. Her conduct record is full of AWOL's and being sent to the washtub, and being drunk a lot. 1836: Mary married Joseph Firkin (Caledonia 1822) The marriage did not stop her wanton behaviour, which continued. 1842: COF.