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Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Oct 1835
Arrival
Feb 1836
Death
Dec 1902
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Personal Information

Name: Margaret Hough
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: 21st Dec 1902
Age at death: 88
Occupation: Housemaid

Crime

Crime: Stealing clothes
Convicted at: Ireland, Tipperary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Oct 1835
Ship: Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle)
Arrival: 25th Feb 1836
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Margaret Hough was transported on the Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle), departing 28th Oct 1835 and arriving 25th Feb 1836 with 165 passengers.

Built in Bristol, England. Launched in 1819. 450 ton ship. Five voyages to Australia transporting convict persons. Children of convicts were also transported but considered "free settlers" and not listed by name. The 1832/33 & 1835/36 voyages do not yet have complete lists of passengers - currently being updated. Please note this if searching for individual persons.

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References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. NSW BDM, National Library, Trove

Claims

"Margaret is my 3x Great Grand Aunt."

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"Margaret is my great great grandmother married John Feeney settled at Raymond Terrace NSW, Australia."

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Convict Notes

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on 2nd February 2025

She married John Feeney 16/10/1853 at Raymond Terrace NSW

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on 22nd November 2023

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Margaret Hough, age on arrival, 22, per Roslin Castle (5) 1836. Tried Tipperary, 1834. 7 years for Stolen petticoat. Previous convictions – None. DOB, 1814, native place, Tipperary Co., Catholic. Trade, Housemaid. single.