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Transportation
Jane Cusack was transported on the Margaret, departing 1st Sep 1838 and arriving 5th Jan 1839 with 170 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 | Australia Convict Printed Indentures. |
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Convict Notes
The convict indentures state that Jane Cusack or Burke was 28 years old. She could read; religion Protestant; status married with 1 son and a native of Dublin. She was a dressmaker. Jane was convicted in April 1838 at Armagh and sentenced for 7 years for stealing muslin. She had one prior conviction and served 6 months. Physical attributes: height 5 feet 1 inches; complexion fair ruddy and freckled; hair light brown and eyes grey. Transport number 5. Prisoner number 5-39. Received Certificate of Freedom in 1845 (number 45/748).