Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Mary Ann West was transported on the Brothers, departing 20th Nov 1823 and arriving 5th Apr 1824 with 91 passengers.
Brothers (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 112 |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Law Intelligence CATHERINE KEEFE, CATHERINE RYAN, and MARY ANNE WEST, were indicted for feloniously stealing a silver watch, the property of Wm. Steele, a shoemaker,, residing in Blackfriars- Mrs. Steele, the wife of the prosecutor, deposed, that on the 17th of February last, the prisoners came to the house between 12 and 1 o'clock in the day. Keefe and Ryan entered the shop, through which they passed into the parlour, leaving West outside. After having seated themselves, and tried on several pairs of shoes, one of the prisoners rose from the chair and went towards the mantle-piece. She was then observed to walk to the shop door, and drop something into the lap of her companion, West, who immediately walked off, followed by the others, who made no purchase, and had evidently walked into the parlour for the purpose of stealing whatever they could lay their hands on. The moment they were gone the watch (now produced) was missed from the mantle-piece. The prisoners were pursued, brought back, and in the shop the witness saw the watch drop from the side of West, who kicked it with her foot under the carpet. The prisoners were all found guilty; and it appearing that they were all practised thieves, the Court sentenced them each to seven years' transportation. Morning Chronicle, 5 Mar 1823.