Margaret Miller

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Aug 1826
Arrival
Jan 1827
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Margaret Miller
Gender: Female
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Aliases: Manson (Alias)

Crime

Convicted at: Glasgow Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Aug 1826
Arrival: 3rd Jan 1827
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Margaret Miller was transported on the Sir Charles Forbes, departing 31st Aug 1826 and arriving 3rd Jan 1827 with 72 passengers.

Sir Charles ForbesSir Charles Forbes (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 63 (33)
Source DescriptionThis record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro
Original SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 4th October 2025

Source: Old Scottish Genealogy and Family History. Records of Transported Convicts https://www.oldscottish.com/convict-records-15.html Margaret MILLAR or MANSON, Description: Occupation Unstated, Corner Land, Burns Wynd, High Street, Glasgow Wife of John Manson, wright, Liverpool Tried: Glasgow, 26 Apr 1826, Transportation - 14 years Per Ship: Sir Charles Forbes, 31 August 1826, Van Diemen's Land. -------------------------------------------------------------- Margaret Miller alias Mason, was charged with having, at various times in October, November , and December 1825, January and February 1826, by means of a false key, entered the dwelling-house of John Gentle, baker Old Wynd, and stolen bankers' notes and money to the amount of £100. She pleaded guilty, and  was sentenced to 14 years transportation. The Scotsman, 29 April 1826.