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Margaret Dick

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Summary

Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Assault and theft
Departure
Dec 1849
Arrival
May 1850
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Margaret Dick
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Laundress
Aliases: Gray

Crime

Crime: Assault and theft
Convicted at: Ireland. Antrim
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 17th Dec 1849
Ship: Earl Grey
Arrival: 9th May 1850
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Margaret Dick was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 17th Dec 1849 and arriving 9th May 1850 with 123 passengers.

Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.

Earl GreyEarl Grey (generic)

References

Primary SourceTasmanian Archives - linctas

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Convict Notes

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on 13th February 2017

Margaret GRAY (proper name DICK) was convicted at Antrim in Jan 1849 for assault and stealing money. 10 yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Earl Grey' arriving 1850. Aged 25yrs; laundress; 5'8"; fair complexion; light brown/sandy hair; blue eyes; Protestant; can read & write. Native Place: Co. Antrim. Mother: Sarah Sisters: Isabella & Jane Brothers: Samuel (at sea) & Daniel Private work services and time at the Female Factory, Hobart (Cascades). 1852: Married John Foley (ref. Conduct record) 31 Jan 1854: Ticket of Leave granted. 14 Aug 1855: Conditional Pardon approved