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Mary Reed was transported on the Woodman, departing 25th Jan 1823 and arriving 25th Jun 1823 with 104 passengers.
1823 Journey. SHIP News.— The ship Woodman, Captain Ford, arrived from Ireland, via Rio de Janiero, on Wednesday evening the 25th ult. She brings 94 female convicts, in good health; together with 8 children. Including children, there are 38 free passengers, by this opportunity, mostly destined for Van Diemen's Land. Sydney Gazette, 3 July 1823.
Woodman (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 |
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Convict Notes
UK, Royal Navy Medical Journals, 1817-1856 for Mary Read W Woodman 1822 29 Jul - 1824 20 Jun. Described as being 30 unmarried and of a robust habit. Complained of pain all over, fever and riggors (shivering) Hot and cold. Sounds like an influenza. Gave her sulphates and tartrates. She recovered with a slight debility. Page 17 of the surgeons journal. New South Wales, Australia, Gaol Description and Entrance Books, 1818-1930 for Mary Read Entrance Book Sydney 1837-1841 Listed her as having an alias of Kenny, is a catholic and was on trial 10/3/1824 New South Wales, Australia, Colonial Secretary's Papers, 1788-1856 Copies of Letters Sent Within The Colony, 1814-1827. 1824 permission to marry Edward Kenny from the Countess Harcourt New South Wales, Australia, Certificates of Freedom, 1810-1814, 1827-1867 (NRS 12210) Butts of Certificates of Freedom 1828 June. Born 1801. 5' 2" Ruddy complexion. Dark brown hair and blue eyes. 28/584 27/6/1828 New South Wales, Australia, Gaol Description and Entrance Books, 1818-1930 for Mary Read Entrance Book Sydney 1839-1840 !840 in gaol for stealing from a dwelling. Was free. She was found not guilty and discharged