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Mary Harrison (1774–1810)

Mary Harrison was sentenced to seven years transportation for stealing items of clothing from her employer. She arrived in Sydney in 1791 aboard the Mary Ann as part of the Third Fleet. She was living with Edward Robinson by 1794.

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'Harrison, Mary (1774–1810)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/harrison-mary-28020/text35748, accessed 28 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Robinson, Mary
Birth

1774
England

Death

24 February, 1810 (aged ~ 36)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Convict Record

Crime: theft
Sentence: 7 years