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Bridget Mcgrath

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Summary

Born
Jan 1833
Conviction
Arson
Departure
Jan 1851
Arrival
May 1851
Death
Jan 1882
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Personal Information

Name: Bridget Mcgrath
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1833
Death: 12th Jan 1882
Age at death: 49
Occupation: Plain cook, house servant

Crime

Crime: Arson
Convicted at: County Clare
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 24th Jan 1851
Ship: Blackfriar
Arrival: 29th May 1851
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Bridget Mcgrath was transported on the Blackfriar, departing 24th Jan 1851 and arriving 29th May 1851 with 199 passengers.

Ship built at Sunderland 1848. 621 tons. 1851: 261 female prisoners - 1 death (register of passengers currently being listed on this site - not yet complete). It is understood there were also 3 free female passengers. Master: T Greeves Surgeon: Jn Moody

BlackfriarBlackfriar (generic)

References

Primary SourceTasmanian Archives conduct record https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON41-1-30/CON41-1-30P188

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Convict Notes

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All convict records: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1416975 1855 - married George Braxton (per Lady Montagu) https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD37-1-14/RGD37-1-14P329 18610811 - daughter Sarah Caroline Braxton https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD32-1-4/RGD32-1-4P21 18820112 Bridget died – abscess on liver https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD35-1-51/RGD35-1-51P2