Reiby biography
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Mary Reibey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mary Reibey | |
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Portrait of Reibey, miniature watercolour on ivory, dated around | |
| Born | Molly Haydock ()12 May Bury, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 30 May () (aged 78) Newtown, New South Wales, Australia |
| Resting place | Sandhills Cemetery, then La Perouse Cemetery |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Spouse(s) | Thomas Reibey (m; died ) |
Mary Reibey née Haydock (12 May – 30 May ) was an English-born merchant, shipowner and trader who was transported to Australia as a convict.
After gaining her freedom, she was viewed by her contemporaries as a community role model and became legendary as a successful businesswoman in the colony.
Early life
Reibey, baptised Molly Haydock, was born on 12 May in Bury, Lancashire, England.
Following the death of her parents, she was reared by a grandmother and sent into service. She ran away, and was arrested for stealing a horse in August At the time, she was disguised as a b