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Bridget O'brian

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Summary

Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Uttering/passing forged notes
Departure
Mar 1847
Arrival
Jul 1847
Death
Aug 1894
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Personal Information

Name: Bridget O'brian
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: 14th Aug 1894
Age at death: 70
Occupation: Housemaid

Crime

Crime: Uttering/passing forged notes
Convicted at: Scotland. Glasgow Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 9th Mar 1847
Ship: Asia 1
Arrival: 21st Jul 1847
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Bridget O'brian was transported on the Asia 1, departing 9th Mar 1847 and arriving 21st Jul 1847 with 168 passengers.

Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200

Asia 1Asia 1 (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 172
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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"I am proud to claim Bridge O'Brian, my great great grandmother who married Henry Sutcliffe."

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Convict Notes

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on 24th September 2025

1884 - HEALTH & WELFARE; Bridget Sutcliffe. Ship to colony: Asia New Town Charitable Institute; Admission dates: 14 Aug 1883 to 15 Apr 1884 - Discharged on Pass POL709-1-20 page 63 (14 Aug 1883 to 15 Apr 1884) From New Town Charitable Institution to Hobart Public Cemetery. No; 9926 Pauper. Aged; 68 years old Born; Ireland Date of Funeral; 14 Aug 1894. Demonination R.C.