Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Margaret Collins was transported on the John William Dare, departing 28th Dec 1851 and arriving 22nd May 1852 with 173 passengers.
John William Dare (generic)References
| Primary Source | CON41-1-33 Image 45 |
Claims
No one has claimed Margaret Collins yet.
Photos
No photos have been added for Margaret Collins.
Convict Notes




FRIENDS OF THE ORPHAN SCHOOLS Orphan Number: 4419 Orphan: Martha POVEY Mother: O'BRIEN/COLLINS, Margaret Father: POVEY, James Mother's ship: John William Dare Father's ship: Age when admitted: 5yrs Date admitted: 14 Jun 1862, Date discharged: 1 Nov 1870, 7 Nov 1872, 14 Jun 1875 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Owen Meredith, Prosser Plains, Nicholas Burke, Tunnack, Mrs Solomon, Bream Creek Remarks: father dead - mother had 3 children to Patrick O' Brien per 'Mandarin' References: SWD6, 26/5, 27, 28, 32/1, 53, HAP1871/63, POL394/1 Orphan Number: 4420 Orphan: Mary POVEY Mother: O'BRIEN/COLLINS, Margaret Father: POVEY, James Mother's ship: John William Dare Father's ship: Age when admitted: 3yrs 2mths Date admitted: 20 Oct 1862 Date discharged: 16 Jun 1874 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: John Swan, Beaulieu Remarks: won Roman Catholic prize 1872/3, sewing prize 1873 - father dead - mother had 3 children to Patrick O' Brien per 'Mandarin' References: SWD6, 26/5, 32/1, 53, HAP1871/63, POL394/1, Mercury 4 Jan 1873, 9 Jan 1874 Orphan Number: 4421 Orphan: Richard POVEY Mother: O'BRIEN/COLLINS, Margaret Father: POVEY, James Mother's ship: John William Dare Father's ship: Age when admitted: 6yrs 5mths Date admitted: 14 Jun 1862, Date discharged: 26 Jun 1869 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: John Fitzpatrick, Franklin Remarks: absconded Fitzpatrick 10 Apr 1872 and arrested - father dead - mother had 3 children to Patrick O'Brien, per 'Mandarin' References: SWD26/5, 28, 32/1, 53, HAP1871/63, POL709 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/listorphans.php




Native Place; Cork CON41-1-33 Image 45 No; 1227. TRIAL; 10 March 1851. Offence; Buring a House 1853 - MARRIAGE. 21 March 1853. St Georges Church James Povey aged 45 years old. Trade; Brewer and Margaret Collins aged 21 years old 1863 - DEATH; 23 May 1862, New Town Road, born England James Povey aged 64 years old, Trade; Malster Cause of death 1862 - Queen's Orphan School Application for admission 30 May 1862; CHILDREN; Phthisis Informant; Margaret Povey Richard Povey. Aged; 6 years & 5 months Martha Povey. Aged; 5 years & 11 days FATHER; James Povey, DEAD; 23rd first. Was unable to work for 2 years previously & was an outpatient of the Hospital. Died 23 May 1862 Roman Catholic, Ship; Threasa. Conditional Pardon 30 March 1852. MOTHER; Margaret Collins UX Povey Residence; Burnett Street, Old Brewery. Roman Catholic. Ship; John William Don. Conditional Pardon - 18 December 1855 At the time of her husband's death had 3 children, the youngest 1 year & 10 Months & now is in the family way, so that she is unable to work 1862 - Queen's Orphan School Application for admission 8 October 1862 CHILD; Mary Povey. Aged 3 years, 2 months and 16 days old MOTHER; Employed as a Charwoman