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Transportation
Honora Mccarthy was transported on the Margaret, departing 24th Jan 1837 and arriving 30th May 1837 with 37 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 | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Margaret - 30 May 1837 |
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Convict Notes
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Margaret - 30 May 1837 Indent No; 37 - 242. 152 Name; Honora McCarthy [Honora Leary] Age; 45 years. Unable to read or write, Roman Catholic. Married. 3 male and 2 female children Native Place; Cork Trade or calling; Country Servant Offence; Stealing Clothes Trial; Cork - 4 Nov 1836 - 7 years Height; 5 ft. 0 in. Eyes; Grey Hair; Dark Brown Completion; Brown