Bryant, Ann (c. 1772–?)
Ann Bryant (c.1772- ), Elizabeth Riley, Catherine Clark, and Mary Barnes were found guilty in March 1789 at the Kent Assizes of stealing ten yards of muslin from a shop and four yards of linen from another shop. Sentenced to 7 years transportation the women arrived at Sydney aboard the Lady Juliana in June 1790 as part of the Second Fleet.
Bryant became pregnant during the voyage to William Hughes, a sailor on the Lady Juliana, during the voyage. Their daughter Sarah, was baptised at Sydney Cove on 3 October 1790 and was buried on 28 February 1791.
Bryant lived with William Smith in May 1791. No further records have been found for her.
* information from Michael Flynn, The Second Fleet: Britain’s Grim Convict Armada of 1790 (1993), p 181
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Hughes, William (partner)
- Smith, William (partner)
- Hughes, Sarah Sophia (daughter)
- Riley, Elizabeth (criminal associate)
- Barnes, Mary (criminal associate)
- Morgan, Catherine (criminal associate)
Citation details
'Bryant, Ann (c. 1772–?)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/bryant-ann-30647/text37979, accessed 3 June 2023.