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Transportation
Mary Donovan was transported on the Margaret, departing 1st Sep 1838 and arriving 5th Jan 1839 with 170 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 | Australia Convict Printed Indentures. |
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Convict Notes
Mary had a daughter who on official documents was known as Bridget Fitzgerald. On one document the father was named as Edward Fitzgerald. On her son John’s death certificate her maiden name morphs to Bridget Flood. Anyone know why
The Convict Indentures state that Mary Donovan was 27 years old. She could neither read or write; religion Roman Catholic; status single with 1 daughter and a native of County Limerick. She was a child's maid. Mary was convicted of stealing money in Tipperary on 27 December 1837es 1838 and sentenced to 7 years. She had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 3 1/2 inches; complexion fair ruddy and freckled; hair light brown and eyes light brown. Transport number 105. Prisoner number 103-39.