Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Mary Rourke was transported on the Elizabeth, departing 27th Aug 1827 and arriving 12th Jan 1828 with 195 passengers.
1828 - Elizabeth arrived from Ireland with Female Irish Convicts. Total No Embarked; 194. Drowned on voyage; 1 Died on Board; 1. Total mustered 192 on arrival at Sydney Cove 12 January 1828. 16 Children on Board Walter Cock - Commander Joseph H Hughes - Surgeon Superintendent.
Elizabeth (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
ENNIS ASSIZES. The Lord Chief Baron having taken his seat on Tuesday, Tuesday, the Court proceeded business…. The following were also found guilty— … Mary Rourke, … all for larceny; Southern Reporter, 7 Aug 1827.
On the indent for Roslin Castle, 1836, the entry for Honor Cavanagh : Remarks; DAUGHTER; Mary Rourke arrived in the colonies 7 years ago.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Mary Rourke, age on arrival, 20, per Elizabeth II, 1828, tried 1827 at Clare, 7 years for robbing person. DOB 1808, native place, Westmeath, Single. Possible mother Honor Cavanagh arrived per Roslin Castle (5) 1836. Catholic, Hat trimmer servant.