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Transportation
Ellen Butler was transported on the Margaret, departing 1st Sep 1838 and arriving 5th Jan 1839 with 170 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 | Australia Convict Printed Indentures. |
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Convict Notes
The convict indentures state that Ellen Butler was 24 years old. She could neither read or write; religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of County Carlow. She was a country servant. Ellen was convicted on 3 April 1838 at Carlow and sentenced for 7 years for stealing a frock. She had one prior conviction and served 9 months. Physical attributes: height 5 feet 3 1/4 inches; complexion fair ruddy; hair brown and eyes hazel. Transport number 12. Prisoner number 12-39. Received Certificate of Freedom in 1845 (number 46/723).