Margaret Leggitt

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Arson
Departure
Dec 1849
Arrival
May 1850
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Margaret Leggitt
Gender: Female
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Country servant
Aliases: Mary Legget

Crime

Crime: Arson
Convicted at: Ireland, Tipperary
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 17th Dec 1849
Ship: Earl Grey
Arrival: 9th May 1850
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Margaret Leggitt was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 17th Dec 1849 and arriving 9th May 1850 with 123 passengers.

Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.

Earl GreyEarl Grey (generic)

References

Primary SourceConduct Record: CON41/1/26

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 14th January 2025

Offence; House Burning tried with 4 others, committed the offence to be transported 1852 - Birth of child; ”MARY" Born on the 15 March and Baptised on the 18 March 1852 in the Female House of Correction.