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Elizabeth Mcgoverin was transported on the Lord Auckland, departing 11th Oct 1848 and arriving 20th Jan 1849 with 118 passengers.
Built 1836 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 628 Tons. 1846 - VOYAGE; August 26 -Brown, master, from Dublin 19th April, Passengers-Dr. Roberts, R. N , Surgeon Supt. Lieut. Gorder ; Ensign Thillwall; 65th Regt j Ensign Despard, 99th Regt., and Mr. Moriarty, with 2 sergeants, 48 rank and file, 6 women, 6 children, 65th Regt., and 176 male convicts.
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Convict Notes
APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO MARRY: 26 Nov 1851 - Elizabeth McGOVERIN (per Lord Auckland) to Joseph DAVIS (per 'Rodney'). Did not proceed. 16 Feb 1853 - Elizabeth McGOVERIN (per 'Lord Auckland') to John YOUNG (free, or free by servitude). Approved. MARRIAGE: Elizabeth McGOVERN, aged 23yrs, spinster to John YOUNG aged 32 yrs, farmer at St. George's Church of England, Hobart (ref: 37/1/12 no. 310)
Elizabeth McGOVERIN was convicted at Co. Cavan, Ireland on 21 June 1848 for larceny - stealing fowls. Previous conviction. 7 yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship 'Lord Auckland' arriving 20 Jan 1849. Elizabeth's sister Bridget McGoverin was co-convicted of this offence and also transported, on same ship, to VDL. Aged 16 yrs; nurse girl; single woman; 4'10 1/2" height; fair complexion; brown hair; grey eyes. Native place of birth: Co. Cavan Sister: Bridget McGoverin - transported Sister: Mary Mother: Ellen - already transported per the 'Waverley' to VDL (ref. noted on Convict Indent record) Work services in the Colony. Absconded in 1851 and sent to the Female Factory, Hobart. Married John YOUNG March 1853 (ref. noted on Conduct record) 17 Oct 1854: Ticket of Leave granted. 21 July 1855: Free Certificate issued.