Betsy Mchugh

Summary

Born
Jan 1831
Conviction
Stealing boots/shoes
Departure
Apr 1851
Arrival
Aug 1851
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Betsy Mchugh
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1831
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Housemaid
Aliases: Elizabeth Mchugh, Elizabeth Richardson

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster, Manchester Boro Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 22nd Apr 1851
Ship: Aurora
Arrival: 10th Aug 1851
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Betsy Mchugh was transported on the Aurora, departing 22nd Apr 1851 and arriving 10th Aug 1851 with 234 passengers.

AuroraAurora (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 125 (65)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 9th September 2024

FRIENDS OF THE ORPHAN SCHOOLS Orphan: Thomas RICHARDSON Mother: McKEEN/McHUGH, Elizabeth Father: , Mother's ship: Father's ship: Age when admitted: 4yrs Date admitted: 10 Jan 1857 Date discharged: 21 Mar 1859 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: mother, now free Remarks: References: SWD6, 28 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=4620

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 9th September 2024

FRIENDS OF THE ORPHAN SCHOOLS Orphan Number: 4621 Orphan: Thomas RICHARDSON Mother: McHUGH, Elizabeth Father: RICHARDSON, Robert Mother's ship: Aurora Father's ship: Age when admitted: 6yrs 6mths Date admitted: 1 Mar 1860 Date discharged: 31 Oct 1865 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Catherine Madden, Bicheno Remarks: absconded20 Mar 1870, arrested 8 Apr 1870 References: SWD26/2, 28, 32/1, POL709 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=4621

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 9th September 2024

FRIENDS OF THE ORPHAN SCHOOLS Orphan Number: 4618 Orphan: Robert RICHARDSON Mother: McKEEN/McHUGH, Elizabeth Father: RICHARDSON, Robert Mother's ship: Aurora Father's ship: Age when admitted: 3yrs Date admitted: 10 Jan 1857 Date discharged: 21 Mar 1859 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: mother, now free Remarks: References: SWD6, 26/3, 27 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=4618

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Level 338
on 9th September 2024

1850 - 17 June 1850. Trial No; 1301 1851 - Marriage Permissions. 18 Nov 1851 Betsy McHugh. Ship; Aurora to Robert Richardson. Ship; Nile 1855 - Birth of son. Richardson, Given Name Not Recorded. 20 April 1855. Father's trade; Shipwright 1857 - 28 Dec. Certificate - Hobart 1860 - Queen's Orphan School Application for admission 20 February and March 1860 Application made by Joh Hartwell, Green Ponds Father Robert Richardson, Ship; Nile. Certificate; 12 June 1855 Residence; Not known Left the Colony Mother Elizabeth McHugh Ship; Aurora. Free by servitude; 17 June 1857 Residence; Unknown Absconded CHILD; Robert Richardson. Born 20 April 1855 1861 - 20 Sep. tried at Launceston as Elizabeth Backley ?? Offence; Larceny. Found NOT guilty