Anne Ward

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Summary

Born
Jan 1792
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Aug 1841
Arrival
Dec 1841
Death
Jun 1858
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Personal Information

Name: Anne Ward
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1792
Death: 10th Jun 1858
Age at death: 66
Aliases: Ann Trevor, Ann Steel

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Down
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th Aug 1841
Arrival: 26th Dec 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Anne Ward was transported on the Mexborough, departing 12th Aug 1841 and arriving 26th Dec 1841 with 147 passengers.

DEC. 26 - Arrived the barque Mexborough, 376 tons, Bridgman master, from Kingston (Dublin) 12th Aug., with 143 female convicts and 35 children. Surgeon Superintendent- Dr. Hampton, R.N. Passengers- Mary Penner, Mary and Jane Carroll, Ann Fox and 5 children, Hannah Murphy and 2 children, Jane and Catharine Nowlan. Colonial Times, 28 Dec 1841.

MexboroughMexborough (generic)

References

Primary SourceVan Diemen’s Land Return of Male and Female Convicts shewing their distribution throughout the Colony on the 31 st December 1841 (AJCP, HO 10/51 CON19-1-3 Image 84

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Convict Notes

Natalie Lonsdale avatar
45
on 6th August 2025

Anne was the mother of Ann Ward. Both women were transported for theft.

Keith South avatar
62
on 19th February 2015

Native place Down, widow, aged about 40. Convicted 2/3/1841 of stealing cloths.