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Mary Stratford was transported on the Hercules, departing 29th Nov 1801 and arriving 26th Jun 1802 with 57 passengers.
The "Hercules" ship was built in 1801 at South Sheilds, England. 1801 voyage from Ireland to New South Wales, Australia. Sailed via Rio de Janeiro and the Cape. A mutiny occurred just prior to their arrival at Rio - after 45 minutes it was quashed but 13 convicts had been killed. Jeremiah Pendergass was named as the ring leader and shot. 44 deaths in total on this voyage. There was then another ship, also named, "Hercules" built 1822 at Whitby, England who made 3 trips to Austraia, in 1825, 1830 & 1832.
Hercules (generic)References
| Primary Source | Reference: Craig James Smee 'Births and Baptisms Marriages and Defacto Relationships Deaths and Burials New South Wales 1788-1830' ..a complete listing from church & other records in the early colony. |
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Family connections for Mary (Stratford) are: STRATFORD Mary (Stratford) was born about 1769. She arrived in NSW as a convict on 26 6 1802 after a voyage of 7months on HERCULES. She married William (Quigley his first marriage) on 3 7 1805 at St Johns CofE Parramatta. She was an emancipist when she died on 8 6 1814 age45 & was buried at St Phillips CofE Sydney. Mary (Stratford) does not have an entry on this Website as yet-added by me. William (Quigl/ey) was born about 1766 & became a weaver. He was tried at Londonderry or Carrickfergus Antrim co. Ireland, sentenced to 7years & arrived in NSW as a convict on 11 1 1800 after a voyage of 4.5months on MINERVA; he was assigned to Rev. Mr (Johnston). In 1806 he is recorded as Free by Servitude employed by Joseph (Holt). From 1806 to 1808 he was supported by Gregory & John (Blaxland) in his occupation. He was issued his Certificate of Freedom on 9 1 1810. He had a second relationship with Mary (Murray her second relationship). In 1814 he was recorded as receiving charity. In September 1822 he is recorded as an invalid at Parramatta. He produced 2known children in his lifetime. [Some details taken from this Website] Reference: Craig James Smee 'Births and Baptisms Marriages and Defacto Relationships Deaths and Burials New South Wales 1788-1830' ..a complete listing from church & other records in the early colony.