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Transportation
Elizabeth Mclaughlin was transported on the Mexborough, departing 12th Aug 1841 and arriving 26th Dec 1841 with 147 passengers.
DEC. 26 - Arrived the barque Mexborough, 376 tons, Bridgman master, from Kingston (Dublin) 12th Aug., with 143 female convicts and 35 children. Surgeon Superintendent- Dr. Hampton, R.N. Passengers- Mary Penner, Mary and Jane Carroll, Ann Fox and 5 children, Hannah Murphy and 2 children, Jane and Catharine Nowlan. Colonial Times, 28 Dec 1841.
Mexborough (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian convict Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON40-1-6$init=CON40-1-6p237 CON19-1-3 Image 70 Description List |
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Convict Notes
Name; Elizabeth Laughlin on description list Age; 21 years [born about 1820]
Tasmanian convict Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON40-1-6$init=CON40-1-6p237 242. Elizabeth McLaughlin entered as “Laughlin Mc Elizabeth” per Mexborough, Tried at Down 23 Dec 1840, 7 years. Transported for Larceny. Gaol report – none, Single, Stated this offence, Stealing 25/s, once for money 5 times for same, 3 mos before Trial the next discharged, Single, Surgeon’s report, well behaved. Oct 18 1842, Insolence and using obscene language. 6 mos, hard labor in the F. Ho of Correction. Sept 29 1843. Absent without leave, Admonished & ret. to Govt. 10 Jan 1845. Ux Tait/ Insolent conduct. 7 April ‘47. Insolence, 4 days solitary conf. Cert 15/11/’46. ------------------------------------------------- Cornwall Chronicle, 7 Oct 1843. In accordance with the Act or Council 6th Victoria, No. 18, I hereby give notice that His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor has been pleased to approve of the solemnization of matrimony between the undermentioned parties: George Tait, free, and Elizabeth McLoughlin, per Mexboro', in assigned service. Longford. ----------------------------------------------------Marriage Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD37-1-4p105j2k 1843 marriages in Launceston district. October 25th 1843, at Perth church, George Tait, age 30, bachelor, free, and Elizabeth McLaughlin, spinster, 23, prisoner. Both signed with their X. Rites according to the United Church of England, Witnesses, James Finn and Hugh Turner.