Mary Deering (c. 1813–1899)
Mary Deering (c.1813-1899), nurse girl, was found guilty in August 1829 at Tyrone of stealing calico. Sentenced to 7 years transportation she arrived at Sydney, New South Wales aboard the Forth in October 1830. According to convict records she could read, was 4 feet 10¼ inches tall, and had a ruddy freckled complexion, brown hair, and blue eyes.
On 4 April 1833 (as Ann Mehin) she married Edward Hughes, who had arrived aboard the Asia; they had 14 children.
Mary Ann Hughes died on 16 March 1899 at Black Springs, New South Wales. Her age was given as 86 and cause of death as senile decay.
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Hughes, Edward (husband)
- Meighan, Sarah (mother)
- Gallimore, Bridget (sister)
- Samuel, William (brother-in-law)
- Gallimore, George (brother-in-law)
- Gallimore, Francis George (nephew)
- Gallimore, Elizabeth Sarah (niece by marriage)
Citation details
'Deering, Mary (c. 1813–1899)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/deering-mary-33847/text42395, accessed 22 November 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Meegan, Anne
- Mehin, Ann
- Hughes, Ann
- Hughes, Mary Ann
Birth
Death
16 March,
1899
(aged ~ 86)
Lithgow,
New South Wales,
Australia
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Occupation or Descriptor
Social Issues
Convict Record
Crime: theft (shop)
Sentence: 7 years
Court: Tyrone (Ireland)
Trial Date: August 1829
(1829)
Pre-transportation
Occupation: domestic servant
Post-transportation
Children: Yes (14)