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Mary Bligh, Lady O'Connell (later Putland and later O'Connell) (1783–1864) was the Lady of Government House, New South Wales, Australia during the period her father William Bligh was the Governor of New South Wales. [1] [2] Early life.
Mary Putland b. c.1783. Also known as Mary Bligh, Lady Mary O'Connell. Artist (Draughtsman) Putland's father Governor William Bligh described her work as 'some little fancy drawings.'
Mary Putland was the daughter of Governor William Bligh and his wife Elizabeth. She accompanied her father and husband John Putland to Australia in 1806 and received a grant of land at Riverstone, where she lived until her death in 1839.
Mary Bligh, circa 1803. Mary Bligh, Lady O'Connell (later Putland and later O'Connell) (1783–1864) was the Lady of Government House, New South Wales, Australia during the period her father William Bligh was the Governor of New South Wales. [1] [2] Contents. Early life; Lady of Government House; Rum Rebellion; Return to New South Wales; Later ...
Mary Putland, daughter of William Bligh accompanied her father to New South Wales on his appointment as Governor. Putland was married to John Putnam, aide-de-camp to Governor Bligh, but her husband died in 1808.
Mary Putland was the daughter of deposed Governor Bligh and married Lieutenant Governor Maurice O'Connell in 1810. He was granted 2500 acres of land in Riverstone, which he named after his birthplace in Ireland.
Excitement was high in the colony with the news that young widow Mary Putland, daughter of William Bligh, would marry Lieutenant-Governor Maurice O'Connell in May. Mary had returned to Sydney from Hobart with her father in January.
