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Voyage
Transportation
Ellen Mcgoverin was transported on the Waverley, departing 19th Jul 1847 and arriving 25th Oct 1847 with 44 passengers.
Built 1838 at Whitby. Wood barque of 436 Tons. (Incomplete registers for persons transported on these sailings of the Waverley - a work in progress) 1847 - 129 female prisoner, 32 children. 39 Free females
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| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - convict record http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON41-1-14,143,79,F,60. |
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Convict Notes
FAMILY DETAILS: Born Co. Fermanagh, Ireland. Husband: James McGOVERN, Co. Cavan Brothers: James, Thomas Sisters: Mary, Margaret & Biddy Daughters: Bridget (https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/mcgoverin/bridget/134983); Elizabeth (https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/mcgoverin/elizabeth/134981); Mary.
Ellen McGOVERN (McGOVERIN) was convicted at Co. Cavan, Ireland on 7 May 1847 for having stolen goods in her possession. Gaol Report: previously convicted. 7 yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship 'Waverley' arriving 25 Oct 1847. Ship surgeon's report: "good". Married woman, 4 children; aged 50 yrs; country servant; not literate; Roman Catholic; 5' height; pale complexion; grey hair; grey eyes. Native place of birth: Ireland VDL: 6 mths Probation Period. Stationed on the 'Anson' hulk, nr Hobart. 31 Dec 1850: Ticket of Leave granted. 30 June 1854: Certificate of Freedom issued.