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Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Oct 1835
Arrival
Feb 1836
Death
Jan 1870
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Personal Information

Name: Maria Monks
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: 1st Jan 1870
Age at death: 62
Occupation: House servant
Aliases: Maria Wilson, Martha Wilson, Martha Monks

Crime

Crime: Stealing clothes
Convicted at: Dublin City
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Oct 1835
Ship: Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle)
Arrival: 25th Feb 1836
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Maria Monks was transported on the Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle), departing 28th Oct 1835 and arriving 25th Feb 1836 with 165 passengers.

Built in Bristol, England. Launched in 1819. 450 ton ship. Five voyages to Australia transporting convict persons. Children of convicts were also transported but considered "free settlers" and not listed by name. The 1832/33 & 1835/36 voyages do not yet have complete lists of passengers - currently being updated. Please note this if searching for individual persons.

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References

Primary SourceNew South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 14th August 2023

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Indent No; 184 - 36. 72 Age; 28 years old Status; Married. 1 male child aged 4 years ON BOARD Native Place; Dublin Trial; 13 December 1834. HUSBAND; Patrick Monks, convicted

Gavin Wesson avatar
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on 15th October 2012

Husband Patrick Monks transported a year earlier. Maiden name Wilson. Various convictions post-sentence in Sydney