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Transportation
Sarah Mcdonald 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
The Australia Indentures state Sarah McDonald was 32 years old. She could read; religion Roman Catholic; status married with one son and a native of County Mayo. She was a country servant. Sarah was convicted of stealing a cloak at County King's on 9 April 1838 and sentenced to 7 years. She had one prior conviction and served 2 months. Physical attributes: height 5 feet 3 3/4 inches; complexion dark sallow and freckled; hair dark brown and eyes blue. Transport number 77. Prisoner number 76-39.