Dictionary of Sydney

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O'Connell, Mary

Daughter of Governor William Bligh who shared his arrest. She never forgave those that had acted against his government, an attitude which was to have repercussions for her future husband.

Milestone
Born
Douglas, Isle of Man
01 Apr 1783
Arrived Sydney
08 Aug 1806
Died
London, England
1864
Name
Birth
Bligh, Mary
Alternate
Putland, Mary
Relationship
Child of
Spouse
1805 - 1808
Spouse
1810 - 25 May 1848