Johanna Nugent (c. 1835–1899)
- Johanna Morrissey arrived (as Johanna Morrisen) at Tasmania in February 1855 aboard the Flora McDonald under the indentured scheme. Se was listed as being 20 years old, a Roman Catholic, had had no education and her occupation was given as house servant. She came with Ellen (aged 26) and Catherine (aged 25) Morrissen (probably her sisters).
- Morrissey married John James Nugent (who also arrived on the Flora McDonald) on 19 April 1855 at the Catholic Church Westbury, Tasmania.
- Johanna Nugent died on 20 August 1899 at Deloraine; her cause of death was given as cancer. According to her husband by 1900 they had eight living and five deceased children.
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Nugent, John James (husband)
Citation details
'Nugent, Johanna (c. 1835–1899)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/nugent-johanna-32066/text39627, accessed 29 June 2025.