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Transportation
Mary Donoghoe 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 Mary Donoghoe was 32 years old. She could read; religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of County Kerry. She was a thorough servant. Mary was convicted of shop lifting in Kerry Spring Assizes 1838 and sentenced to 7 years. She had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 5 inches; complexion ruddy and much freckled; hair brown and eyes light hazel and left eye light blue. Transport number 68. Prisoner number 67-39. Received Certificate of Freedom in 1845 (number 45/1149).