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Voyage
Transportation
Mary Murphy 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
Blackfriar (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - convict conduct record http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON41-1-30,269,172,F,60. |
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Convict Notes
Mary MURPHY (Identifier 1) arrived in Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) in 1851 and was assigned to work services, including Brickfields Depot, Launceston, Hobart, New Town. Recorded as: single woman; house maid; aged 21 yrs; ruddy complexion; light brown hair; light blue eyes; Protestant; can read. Native place of birth: Co. Limerick, Ireland. Indent record states that her proper name is 'MASSEY" but no other details given. Mother: Ellen Sister: Caroline (in America) Brother: George (at sea) 5 July 1853: Ticket of Leave granted. 17 Jan 1854: Application for permission to marry to Samuel Collins (transported per 'John Calvin'). Approved. (ref. record on her Convict Conduct Record, however the Marriage Registration is not on index unless under variation of name). 5 June 1855: Conditional Pardon approved.
Mary Murphy (identifier 1 on this voyage) was convicted at Limerick, Ireland on 10/03/1830 for Larceny. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Blackfriar' arriving 29.05.1851.