Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Richard Yardy was transported on the Mary Anne, departing 6th Jul 1835 and arriving 11th Nov 1835 with 307 passengers.
Built in France 1772 of 298 Tons first sailed as a British convict ship from Portsmouth 16/02/1791.
Mary Anne (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 103 (54) |
| 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
Richard Yardy was aged 20 when he was convicted on the 7th January 1835 in Cambridge of stealing a jacket. And sentenced to 7yrs transportation. He was sent on the ship “Mary Ann” and arrived at New South Wales on the 31 Oct 1835. Marriage 7 May 1849 • West Maitland, New South Wales, Australia He married Bridget Gorman on 7 May 1849 in West Maitland, New South Wales. They had five children in 12 years. Mary Ann (1850–1890) John (1852–1940) Ellen Jane (1854–1940) William (1856–1939) Rose Anna (1862–1945) Richard died on 3 October 1894 having lived a long life of 79 years. He is buried at Bendolba Anglican Cemetery Bendolba, Dungog Shire, New South Wales, Australia
website: Australia NSW Name - Cemetery Search. Search for Richard Yardy. There is a headstone featuring Richard Yardy and his wife Bridget Yardy (nee Gorman). The date of '3 October 1894' and '79 years' is clearly displayed. He stole a coat and was sentenced to 7yrs 6 months.