Mary Groves

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Summary

Born
Jan 1804
Conviction
Robbery
Departure
Apr 1837
Arrival
Oct 1837
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Mary Groves
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1804
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: House servant

Crime

Crime: Robbery
Convicted at: Sussex Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 22nd Apr 1837
Ship: Platina
Arrival: 22nd Oct 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Mary Groves was transported on the Platina, departing 22nd Apr 1837 and arriving 22nd Oct 1837 with 113 passengers.

PlatinaPlatina (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 40
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

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on 17th April 2025

Place of origin: Sompting, Sussex Trial; 23 July 1836. Highway Robbery. Tried with Francis Booky on board CON40-1-4 Image 171 No; 194. Height; 5 ft 1 1/2 inches . Widow - 1 child [on board - Mary Harris] Aged; 33 years old 1838 - 1 September 1838. Marriage Permissions Mary Groves. Ship/free: Platina Allen Martin. Ship/free: Prince Regent - Approved 1840 - 26 October 1840. UX Martin. Misconduct in being in a Public House. Sentence; Cells on bread & water 2 days and nights 1843 - 15 February 1843. UX Martin. Offence; Misconduct Noted on record in Pencil - Absconded