Freebody, Mary (c. 1767–1855)
Mary Wells (c.1767-1855) was found guilty on 19 March 1792 at Yorkshire, England, of stealing twenty-seven yards of printed calico from a draper. Sentenced to 7 years transportation she arrived at Sydney aboard the Royal Admiral in October 1792.
Wells was assigned to Simon Freebody. They continued to live together after her sentence expired and had at least seven children. She was buried at Windsor on 18 February 1855; her age was given as 88.
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Freebody, Simon Clarkson (partner)
- Hansell, Ann (daughter)
- Hanchard, Daniel (son-in-law)
- Hansell, Daniel (son-in-law)
- Freebody, Simon Clarkson (master)
Citation details
'Freebody, Mary (c. 1767–1855)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/freebody-mary-31355/text38799, accessed 22 September 2023.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Wells, Mary
Birth
Death
17 February,
1855
(aged ~ 88)
Windsor,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
Cultural Heritage
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Passenger Ship
Occupation
Convict Record
Crime: theft (shop)
Sentence: 7 years
Court: Yorkshire
Trial Date: 19 March 1792
(1792)
Post-transportation
Children: Yes (7)