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Transportation
Rose Mckay 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 Convict Indentures state that Rose McKay was 36 years old. She could read and write; religion Roman Catholic; status a widow with one daughter and a native of County Londonderry. She was a house maid. Rose was convicted at Londonderry on 5 July 1838 for stealing a quilt and sentenced to 7 years. She had one prior convictions for which she served 2 months. Physical attributes; Height 5 feet 3 1/2 inches; complexion ruddy freckled and pock pitted; hair dark brown and eyes brown. She was blind in her left eye. Transport number 88. Prisoner number 87/39. Received Certificate of freedom in 1845 (number 45/1244).