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Transportation
Margaret Mackerell was transported on the Minerva, departing 18th Aug 1839 and arriving 26th Dec 1839 with 119 passengers.
The Minerva was built at Lancaster, England in 1804. 4 voyages bringing convict transportees to Australia.
Minerva (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Murder. —On the evening of Friday last a quarrel took place at the village of Carnemcy near Ahoghil, between two parties that had been before the petit sessions the day, which, melancholy to relate, ended in the death of a very fine young woman, aged 27 years. An inquest was held upon the body before James Murray, Esq., Coroner, when after the examination many witnesses, and of Dr. Black, of Ballymena, who examined the body, the jury were of unanimous opinion that the deceased died from would inflicted with a sharp instrument between the left shoulder blade and spine, which penetrated the lungs. Verdict—wilful murder against Margaret Mackerel. She has been fully committed. Belfast Commercial Chronicle, 23 May 1838. County of Antrim Assizes Margaret Mackell, for the murder of Martha Agnew, at Ahoghill, on the 18th May last. Guilty of manslaughter.—To be transported for life. Newry Telegraph, 16 March 1839.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Margaret Mackerell, age on arrival, 40, per Minerva II (2) 1839. Tried, 1839 at Antrim, Life, for Manslaughter. DOB, 1799, Native place, Antrim Co. Presbyterian. Widow, 2 male, 2 female. Kitchen maid.