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Transportation
Bridget Mcmahon was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 17th Dec 1849 and arriving 9th May 1850 with 123 passengers.
Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.
Earl Grey (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - convicts: Conduct Record; Permission to marry. |
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Convict Notes
2 Children Catherine Morrissey And Mary Morrissey their father Patrick Morrissey Catherine married Patrick O'Brien Lilla O'Brien my great granny married John DalyJohn Daly married Iris McDevitt they had 1 daughter my mother Patricia
I'm trying to find out more about her.My Nan was her eldest granddaughter I believe her occupation was being a lady of the night,as she had twelve other children,
she is a relative on my fathers side and also of our Anzac who served in ww1.
Aged 34yrs; Roman Catholic; housemaid; widow, 2 children. Native Place - Co. Limerick Married Thomas Stopford (transported on 'Surrey' 1842, but now free)25/06/1851 (ref. 503/1851-37) Ticket of Leave 29/03/1853 Certificate of Freedom 30/06/1856
Bridget McMahon (identifier 2) was convicted at Limerick on 31/10/1848 for stealing geese. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Earl Grey', arriving 09/05/1850.