Mary Roberts

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Summary

Born
Jan 1826
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Sep 1842
Arrival
Jan 1843
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Mary Roberts
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1826
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Nursery maid
Aliases: Mary Roberts 2 [285], Cath. Dogherty [Proper Name], Mary Williams [Married]

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster. Liverpool Boro. Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 7th Sep 1842
Arrival: 20th Jan 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Mary Roberts was transported on the Garland Grove, departing 7th Sep 1842 and arriving 20th Jan 1843 with 191 passengers.

Built 1820 at Isle of Wight. 483 tons.

Garland GroveGarland Grove (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 203 (103)
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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Convict Notes

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on 27th October 2025

Place of origin: Manchester, Lancashire Trial; 16 May 1842 CON40-1-8 Image 229 No; 285 Offence; Stealing stays [4 - 6 times imprisoned before] CON15-1-2 Image 126 Aged; 16 years old, trade; nurse girl. R.C. Proper name; Cath. Dogherty. CON52/1/2 Page 230 1844 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS Name: Roberts, Mary Ship/free: Garland Grove No; 285 Marriage to: Williams, William Ship/free: Free Permission date: 28 Feb 1844 - Approved 1844 - MARRIAGE; Date of marriage: 24 Apr 1844 Mary aged 19 years old, House servant & William aged 31 years old, Farmer Registered: Launceston