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convict woman transported to Australia on ship Tellicherry

WicklowBallinacor (Wicklow)

Searching for any Johnson relatives in Meath.

My ancestor Mary Johnson b.1776 and transported on the Telicherry with the "Telicherry Five" i.e. Michael Dwyer, Hugh Vesty Byrne, Martin Burke, Arthur Devlin and John Mernagh, had two children with John Mernagh. As Mary was 29 yrs old when she set sail possibly she had left a husband/children/Mum & Dad, siblings behind.

Anyone wanting information on how Mary fared in Australia I am happy to share.

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Dear Mary:

 

I just saw your query to Ireland Reaching Out.  Are you aware of the book that was written by Kieran Sheedy entitled "The Tellicherry Five?"  He is living outside Tulla, County Clare.  The book is very well-done and contains lots of information with regard to those transported at that time.  

Kind regards,

 

Jane.

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Hi Kim 

Theo only birth / baptism record that came up for Mary Johnson around 1776 in Meath on www.rootsireland.ie( a subscription site) is a baptism 4 Feb 1783 parish Navin parents Daniel Johnson & Mary Neil; denomination not given.

Col

ColCaffIrelandXO Volunteer

Hi Kim

I believe that Mary is also an ancestor of mine through a son Michael, Fathered by Michael Gillespie (convict , Ship Indian). 

I am sorry I have no information to share but would be grateful for any information I can find about her 

Helen

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