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I am researching Mary Doolan born c. 1814 and transported to Van Diemens Land in 1842 - I have the Australian records. On arrival, she gave her native place as Westmeath and stated her “father Matthew at Mullingar.” She also gave her brothers as Matthew, Edward and Patrick.
I have a baptism (RC) transcript from findmypast showing Anne Mary Doolan Baptised ? Mar 1815 at Mullingar, Mother Marcella Neill but the father’s name is blank. With an English baptism, I would assume illegitimacy but would this also apply in Ireland?
When transported, Mary Doolan stated that she had a previous conviction for ‘ leaving a child with father.’ The only thing I can imagine is that she was trying to get someone to admit paternity.
Has anyone any other ideas on this one please?