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Transportation
Margaret Byrne was transported on the Blackfriar, departing 24th Jan 1851 and arriving 29th May 1851 with 199 passengers.
Ship built at Sunderland 1848. 621 tons. 1851: 261 female prisoners - 1 death (register of passengers currently being listed on this site - not yet complete). It is understood there were also 3 free female passengers. Master: T Greeves Surgeon: Jn Moody
Blackfriar (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - convicts http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON41-1-30,269,18,L,80. Indent pgs 6 & 7. Colonial Family. |
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Convict Notes
Gaol Report: never before convicted Ship Surgeon's Report: Good Aged 15yrs; nursegirl; 4'9"; fair complexion; lt brown hair; dk Hazel eyes. Native Place - Dublin Father - Fagan Mother - Margaret Brother - Martin, a soldier in the West Indies Sister - Kate Assignments in Colony: New Town Farm; New Norfolk; Battery Point; Sandy Bay; Hobart. Married 27/09/1852 John Johnson Assigned to husband, Argyle St. Hobart. Child: George Johnson b. 1853 Ticket of Leave 08/07/1856 Certificate of Freedom 17/12/1857
Margaret Byrne was convicted at Dublin City on 06/12/1850 for stealing a purse and money. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Blackfriar', arriving 29/05/1851.