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Transportation
Mary Dowling 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 Dowling was 50 years old. She could neither read or write; religion Roman Catholic; status widow with 4 sons and 4 daughters and a native of County Cork. She was a dairy maid. Mary was convicted of stealing clothes in Waterford on 10 April 1838 and sentenced to 7 years. She had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 4 1/2 inches; complexion ruddy; hair light brown mixed with grey and eyes hazel. Transport number 109. Prisoner number 107-39.