Margaret Johnston

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1851
Arrival
Aug 1851
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Margaret Johnston
Gender: Female
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Scotland, Dumfries Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 22nd Apr 1851
Ship: Aurora
Arrival: 10th Aug 1851
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Margaret Johnston was transported on the Aurora, departing 22nd Apr 1851 and arriving 10th Aug 1851 with 234 passengers.

AuroraAurora (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 138
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 9th December 2025

Dumfries Circuit Court. Margaret Johnston, a habit and repute thief, was transported seven years, for stealing a petticoat from a house in Dumfries.  Witness, (Edinburgh), 3 Oct 1849