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Voyage
Transportation
Catherine Johnston was transported on the Margaret, departing 30th Apr 1840 and arriving 18th Aug 1840 with 78 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 | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 - convict indents - Permission to Marry |
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Convict Notes
Permission to Marry - Thomas Weller; Age: 24 years; Arrived per ship: Rogburgh Castle; Arrival Status: Came free, Current Status: Free; Proposed wife: Catherine Johnston; Age: 24 years; Arrived per ship Margaret Current Status: Bond; Application year: 1841; Clergyman: Hassall
Nephew, Thomas Ford, a prisoner, out 5 years
Description - Education: R; Religion: Presbyterian; Marriage Status: Single; Born at Armagh Ireland Employment: Kitchenmaid - Previous convictions: None; Height in feet & inches: 5 0; Complexion: Dark sallow & freckled; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Grey; Marks or Scars Yes
Religion; Presbyterian. Status; Single. NEPHEW; Thomas Ford, a prisoner, out 5 years