Born near Cork, Ireland.

Lived in Nassau, Bahamas, then became involved with pirate circles and John Rackham.

Married James Bonny and was reportedly disowned by her father.

Bonny and Rackham stole a ship and began piracy in the Caribbean.

Sailed with Rackham’s crew, alongside Mary Read, raiding ships around Jamaica.

Captured by Jamaican authorities; Rackham’s crew was tried and convicted.

Bonny and Mary Read were tried for piracy in Jamaica and found guilty; execution was postponed because both were pregnant.

Released, returned to Charles Towne/Charleston, and died in old age