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Voyage
Transportation
Margaret Connors 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
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Convict Notes
Ticket of Leave Number: 44/2441 Year: 1844; Allowed to remain in the District of Maitland
Description - Aged: 19 years; Education: R; Religion: Roman Catholic; Marriage Status: Single; Born at Wicklow County Ireland Previous convictions: None; Height in feet & inches: 5 0.25; Complexion: Fair ruddy & freckled; Hair: Light brown; Eyes: Hazel; Marks or Scars: Yes
Margaret Connors (or O'Connor) was convicted at County Wicklow, Ireland in 1840 for manslaughter. 7yr transportation sentence. Transported to New South Wales, Australia on the ship "Margaret" 1840. Aged 19yrs; Roman Catholic; servant.