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Mary Hill (c. 1773–1852)

Mary Johnson (c.1773-1852) was found guilty on 26 April 1797 at the Old Bailey, London, of stealing six yards of printed cotton from a shop. Sentenced to 7 years transportation she arrived at Sydney in July 1798 aboard the Britannia.

Johnson was living with William Hill by 1800 when the first of their (at least) 11 children was born; the couple were married on 23 May 1829 at St James Church, Sydney.

Mary Hill died on 30 January 1852 at Park Street, Sydney; her age was given as 75.

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'Hill, Mary (c. 1773–1852)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/hill-mary-31187/text38576, accessed 1 September 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Johnson, Mary
  • Johnston, Mary
Birth

c. 1773

Death

30 January, 1852 (aged ~ 79)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

unknown

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

Passenger Ship
Occupation
Convict Record

Crime: theft
Sentence: 7 years