Summary
Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Apr 1840
Arrival
Aug 1840
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Bridget Byrne
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: House servant
Voyage
Departed: 30th Apr 1840
Ship: Margaret
Arrival: 18th Aug 1840
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
Bridget Byrne was transported on the Margaret, departing 30th Apr 1840 and arriving 18th Aug 1840 with 78 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 | pcug.org.au |
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Convict Notes
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Widow 2 female children native of Meath Co - tried at Dublin