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Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Margaret Burns was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 28th Mar 1840 and arriving 13th Jul 1840 with 214 passengers.
Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.
Surrey Or Surry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 176 |
| 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
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 for Margaret Burns From County Kerry Ireland married catholic with 1 male and 2 female children. Could read and write. Tried CCC 2/3/1840, one previous conviction of 3 months. 5' ruddy and freckled complexion and light grey eyes Old Bailey Online 911. MARGARET BURNS was indicted for stealing, on the 25th of February, 1 cloak, value 12s., the goods of Frederick Lindner; to which she pleaded GUILTY.* Aged 46.— Transported for Seven Years. New South Wales, Australia, Registers of Convicts' Applications to Marry, 1826-1851 Granted 19/3/1844 Margaret Burns 50 Bond (7yrs) per ship Surry(9) granted to marry John James 27 ToL (7yrs) per ship Charles Kerr. Rev G K Rusden East Maitland