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Mary Murphy

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Summary

Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Arson
Departure
May 1849
Arrival
Jul 1849
Death
Aug 1884
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Personal Information

Name: Mary Murphy
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: 17th Aug 1884
Age at death: 60
Occupation: Housemaid
Aliases: Blay - Married Name

Crime

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

Voyage

Departed: 4th May 1849
Ship: Maria
Arrival: 23rd Jul 1849
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Mary Murphy was transported on the Maria, departing 4th May 1849 and arriving 23rd Jul 1849 with 72 passengers.

Built 1836 at Yarmouth. Wood barque of 460 Tons

MariaMaria (generic)

References

Primary SourceTAHO description and conduct record https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON41-1-22/CON41-1-22P105

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Convict Notes

Robyn Everist avatar
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on 28th December 2025

14-2-1853 - St Peter's Church of England, Oatland by Rev. JL Ison - married to Solomon Blay, executioner for VDL. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2239669

Robyn Everist avatar
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on 28th December 2025

3-8-1852 - Ticket of Leave 5-4-1853 - Ticket of leave revoked 25-7-1854 - Ticket of leave https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON41-1-22/CON41-1-22P105

Robyn Everist avatar
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on 28th December 2025

TAHO description record: 5' 1 inch tall (155cm) dark brown hair, fresh complexion, wide mouth, long nose, hazel eyes, very noticeable squint. https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON41-1-22/CON41-1-22P105