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Transportation
Jane Arnott was transported on the Margaret, departing 5th Feb 1843 and arriving 19th Jul 1843 with 158 passengers.
Built 1829 at Chepstow. 365 tons. Female prisoners were transported to New South Wales on the 'Margaret' in 1837, 1839 and 1840. The 'Margaret' was the last convict ship to transport female prisoners to New South Wales. Another voyage to Van Diemen's Land in 1843. The 1840 sailing also carried 17 free female passengers and one male. The registers of persons is not yet complete on this web site, so please note this if researching. (A work in progress.)
Margaret (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 253 (128). Tasmanian Archives. Old Bailey court record. |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Although there are many persons named “John DUNN” in the Colony at this time, research on his wife, Jane ARNOTT, reveals that he was charged with the death of her. (ref. convict conduct record, inquest.) DEATH of wife Jane DUNN: 1867: Killed by husband John DUNN. Coronor’s inquest and memo 30 August 1867. (ref. noted on her Conduct Record, Tasmanian Archives & Inquest ref 195/1/51 no. 6274) Inquest statement: “that John DUNN of Little Oyster Cove, did inflict one mortal wound on the forehead of the said Jane DUNN on the sixth day of August 1867 from which she died”. COURT CASE: Hobart Supreme Court 9 Sept 1867 - John DUNN appeared, charged with wilful murder of his wife, Jane DUNN. Full details of the case in the newspaper “The Tasmanian Times” 10 Sept 1867. A group of friends had spent the day together at the Dunn’s hut and there was some doubt as to whether he had deliberately thrown the hammer at his wife or just across the room. The prisoner claimed he was innocent. The Jury returned a verdict of Manslaughter. Verdict, at Supreme Court - 8 years imprisonment. (The Tasmanian Times 14 Sept 1867)
Jane ARNOTT was charged and convicted at the Central Criminal Court London on 19 Sept 1842 for forging and uttering a forged acquittance and receipt, with intent to defraud. On the same date of court she was also charged with stealing 2 silver spoons. The Court clerk noted she had 5 previous offences. 7 yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania), Australia per the ship "Margaret" arriving 10 July 1843. Ship Surgeon's report: "good". Aged 37 or 39 yrs; a cook; single woman; 5'1 1/2" height; Church of England. Sister Sarah at London. Colony of VDL: Assigned to work services. 17 May 1844 - 3rd Class status. 10 July 1845 - drunk. 14 days solitary confinement. 16 Feb 1847: Ticket of Leave granted. 28 Oct 1849: Certificate of Freedom. APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO MARRY: 8 Sept 1845 - John DUNN per ‘Waterloo’ to Jane ARNOTT per ‘Margaret’. Ref. 52/1/2 MARRIAGE: 1 Oct 1845 - John DUNN, aged 34yrs, trade - a smith to Jane ARNOTT, aged 35yrs, at St. George’s Church, Hobart. (ref. 37/1/4 no. 1653) DEATH: 1867: Killed by husband John DUNN. Coronor's inquest and memo 30 August 1867. (ref. noted on her Conduct Record, Tasmanian Archives & Inquest ref 195/1/51 no. 6274) Inquest statement: "that John DUNN of Little Oyster Cove, did inflict one mortal wound on the forehead of the said Jane DUNN on the sixth day of August 1867 from which she died".