Mary Bryant (1765- ?) was a Cornish convict sent to Australia. She became one of the first successful escapees from the fledging Australian penal colony. Australia is a self-contained country, but Mary Bryant would have been sent to the New South Wales colony, as it was the only one established at the time of her internment.
Yes, Mary Bryant was sentenced to transportation for seven years. She was convicted of theft in England in 1786 and subsequently sent to Australia as part of the penal transportation system. During her time there, she famously escaped with her family, embarking on a daring journey to return to England.
She was sentenced to hang, but instead the government sent her on a convict ship so she was not executed. she died in Australia in 1859 most likely from old age or illness.
1868 the ship was sent to westen australia
God sent the baby to Mary. Gabriel told Mary what was to happen to her.
Jail or Prison
The term for a prisoner in an English prison who was sent to the colonies is: "Convict Servant".
The term for a prisoner in an English prison who was sent to the colonies is: "Convict Servant".
The term for a prisoner in an English prison who was sent to the colonies is: "Convict Servant".
The term for a prisoner in an English prison who was sent to the colonies is: "Convict Servant".
The term for a prisoner in an English prison who was sent to the colonies is: "Convict Servant".
The term for a prisoner in an English prison who was sent to the colonies is: "Convict Servant".