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Transportation
Bridget Hartford 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 Bridget Hartford was 30 years old. She could read and write; religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of County Dublin. She was a cook. Bridget was convicted of stealing a cloak and shawl at Dublin City on 19 January 1838 and sentenced to 7 years. She had three prior convictions and served 7 months, 7 months and 6 months. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 4 inches; complexion brown; hair brown and eyes blue. Transport number 151 and Prisoner number 149-39. Received Certificate of Freedom in 1845 (no. 45/1254)