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Orphan Number: 3360
Orphan: Mary MAHER
Mother:MAHER, Ann
Father:,
Mother's ship:Waverley
Father's ship:
Age when admitted:6yrs
Date admitted:27 Jun 1843
Date discharged:21 Oct 1846
Institution(s):Queens Orphan School
Discharged to: mother, now free
Remarks:
References: SWD7, 28


This orphan has been claimed by: Pauline Dillon

Mary MAHER's mother Ann MAHER, a convict per Waverley, married Charles MANCEY, a convict per Barossa, in Jun 1850 at St Joseph's Church, Launceston. Ann Mancey died in Launceston 24 Mar 1880. The MANCEYS had the following children (1) Charles born 18 Jul 1850, married Elizabeth Lapthorne 11 Nov 1870 and died 19 Feb 1876 at Launceston. 2) Emily born 7 Dec 1851 at Launceston and died 4 Mar 1856. 3) Charlotte born 15 Feb 1854 at Launceston and died 19 Feb 1855 at Launceston. 4) Alfred born 29 Jan 1858. 5)John born 14 May 1859 at Launceston, married Elizabeth Smithers 15 Aug 1886 and died 20 Jul 1908 at Launceston. 6) Richard, married Hannah Mary Cleave 18 Jun 1879 at Launceston and died 11 Apr 1904 at Launceston.

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