Mary Atkins (1763–1795)
Mary Flanagan and Mary Winspear were sentenced, on 2 April 1788 at the Old Bailey, London, to seven years transportation for stealing three men's hats from a shop. The women were sent to Newgate Prison, London. Both arrived in Sydney aboard the Lady Juliana in June 1790.
On 1 August, eight weeks after landing Flanagan was sent to Norfolk Island aboard the Surprize (the recently married Winspear was also on board). In October 1791 Mary had a daughter, Charlotte Matilda, whose father may have been John Owen. Mary married William Atkins on 1 January 1792. They had twin sons in May 1794. Mary died on 6 November 1795.
* information from Michael Flynn, The Second Fleet: Britain's Grim Convict Armada of 1790 (1993), p 274
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Atkins, William (husband)
- Owen, John (partner)
- Shirley, Mary (criminal associate)
Citation details
'Atkins, Mary (1763–1795)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/atkins-mary-29780/text36866, accessed 20 September 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Flanagan, Mary
- Flannegan, Mary
Birth
Death
6 November,
1795
(aged ~ 32)
Norfolk Island,
Australia
Cultural Heritage
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