Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Margaret Knaggs 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 Grey (generic)References
| Primary Source | VDL Founders & Survivors Convicts Campbell Town convict brick trail (AM46) |
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Convict Notes
Trial 11 Dec 1848 at Dublin City IRE for stealing 2 shillings Family: mother Sarah; brother Michael Desc: widow, 4'9" tall, can read but not write, Protestant, ruddy complexion, dark hazel eyes, dark brown hair, cocked nose, large scar from cut on left cheekbone, from Athlone, Co. Westmeath IRE Permission to marry 14 Mar 1854 woman must be 6 months &c 15 Mar 1854 recommend 17 May 1854 approved - Joseph Priece/Pierce ** (free) Married 15 Jun 1854 at Avoca ** Note ** some confusion over surname In Apr 1851 she was assaulted by lesbian convict Agnes Kane (John Calvin) Certificate of Freedom 18 Feb 1855 issued Residences: Athlone; 1849 Dublin; 1850 Hobart; 1851-52 Ross; 1853 Oatlands, Fingal & Campbell Town; 1854 Avoca & Ross