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Orphan Number: 2282

Orphan: Mary HALFPENNY
Mother: HALFPENNY, Mary
Father: ,
Mother's ship: Hope
Father's ship:
Age when admitted: 4yrs
Date admitted: 23 Aug 1842
Date discharged: 1 Oct 1847
Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School
Discharged to: mother, Ticket of Leave
Remarks:
References:SWD7, 28

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Claimed by pat harris. You can send a message to pat harris by email

pat harris wrote:

This family of Thomas Halfpenny and his wife Mary were both transported to VDL. Four children travelled with the mother on the Hope. One daughter was left behind in Ireland, but possibly came out a short time later.

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