Margaret Corbett

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Summary

Born
Jan 1833
Conviction
Cow stealing
Departure
Jan 1851
Arrival
May 1851
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Margaret Corbett
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1833
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Nursery maid

Crime

Crime: Cow stealing
Convicted at: County Clare
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 24th Jan 1851
Arrival: 29th May 1851
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Margaret Corbett 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

BlackfriarBlackfriar (generic)

References

Primary SourceTasmanian Archives - convicts. Conduct Record http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON41-1-30,269,39,L,80.

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Convict Notes

Carol Axton-Thompson avatar
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on 4th January 2014

Margaret Corbett was convicted at Co. Clare on 28/10/1850 for cow stealing. 15yr sentence. Previous convictions. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Blackfriar', arriving 29/05/1851. Gaol Report: good Ship Surgeon's Report: very good