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Transportation
Catharine Grundy was transported on the Margaret, departing 5th Feb 1843 and arriving 19th Jul 1843 with 158 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 | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 256 |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Catherine Grunday, 19, Alice Barnsley, Sarah Ralph, 21, and Henry Woods, 18, charged with stealing at Blackburn, one sovereign, 5 crowns, 10 half-crowns, 20 shillings, 40 sixpences, a pike, and a book, the monies and property of Christopher Hindle. Mr. Brandt had the prosecution. Grundy to be transported for seven years; Barnsley imprisoned six months, Ralph four months, and Woods no bill. Preston Pilot 27 Aug 1842.
Tasmanian Records. Indent. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-2$init=CON15-1-2P152 and https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-2$init=CON15-1-2P153 Catherine Grundy, age 20, House servant and Factory woman, tried at Lancaster, Preston General Sessions, 25 Aug 1842, 7 years. Native place, Blackburn. Single, catholic, Cannot read or write, Brothers, Charles, James & John at N.P. Surgeons’ report: Slovenly, noisy. Offence, Stealing money (crown), 5 times in prison before, 1 month for being disorderly. Conduct Record. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON40-1-4$init=CON40-1-4P214 No 323. Catherine Grundy, per Margaret, arrived 19 July 1843. 7/4/1846.This woman had an illegitimate child, Sarah, in the Factory Launceston. Free Cert 31.8.1849. See record for full details. Description Record. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON19-1-2$init=CON19-1-2P111
Married john pilgrim another convict married on 7/6/1847 first child born 1848 lauceston tasmmania