Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Mary Rourke was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 17th Dec 1849 and arriving 9th May 1850 with 123 passengers.
Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.
Earl Grey (generic)References
| Primary Source | Libraries Tasmania's Online collection CON15-1-6 Image 158 |
Claims
"Mary Rourke is the great great great grandmother of Mark Edward Connell (Brisbane, Australia)"
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Convict Notes
Orphan Number: 4736 Orphan: John ROURKE Mother: ROURKE, Mary Father: ROURKE, Patrick Mother's ship: Earl Grey Father's ship: Age when admitted: 3yrs 6mths Date admitted: 16 May 1850, 2 May 1856 Date discharged: 4 Jul 1854, 25 Jul 1861 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: mother, Ticket of Leave and married to William Dooley, readmitted then to David Phillips, Orielton Remarks: father dead - William Dooley deserted family References: SWD6, 28, 32/1, CSD1/93/2503 Orphan Number: 4737 Orphan: Mary ROURKE Mother: ROURKE, Mary Father: ROURKE, Patrick Mother's ship: Earl Grey Father's ship: Age when admitted: 14yrs Date admitted: 16 May 1850 Date discharged: 1 Jun 1850 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: removed to New Town Station Remarks: father dead - step-father William Dooley deserted family References: SWD28
STATUS; Widow 4 children. 2 children on board Mary aged 15 years old, and John aged 4 years old Husband; Dead 2 years ago, Son's; Martin & Thomas convicts 1852 - Married Wm Dooling. 27 Sept 1852 1877 - New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-14 page 84 (07 Feb 1877 to 19 Apr 1877) POL709-1-16 page 39 (08 Oct 1878 to 03 Mar 1879) - Discharged on Pass. Unable to work