Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Mary Macbirnie was transported on the Margaret, departing 5th Feb 1843 and arriving 19th Jul 1843 with 158 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 | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 256 |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Occupation; Dress & Bonnet Maker
Burials in the Grounds of the Prisoners Barracks in the County of Hobart. No; 1718 Burial; 1848 Abode; Colonial Hospital. Age; 35 years. ** Age as per Register ** Ship; Margaret Status; Bond. Protestant
Mary was found guilty of receiving stolen goods at the Liverpool Assizes, 30/07/1842. [England & Wales, Criminal Registers, 1791-1892- England- Lancashire- 1842]