Summary
Born
Jan 1826
Conviction
Arson
Departure
Dec 1849
Arrival
May 1850
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Margaret Behan
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1826
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Laundress
Voyage
Departed: 17th Dec 1849
Ship: Earl Grey
Arrival: 9th May 1850
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Margaret Behan was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 17th Dec 1849 and arriving 9th May 1850 with 123 passengers.
Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.
Earl Grey (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - linctas |
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Convict Notes
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Margaret BEHAN was convicted at Kildare on 22 June 1849 for arson - houseburning (stated she committed this offence to follow John Tracey who had been transported 12 mths before). 10 yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Earl Grey' arriving 1850.