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Transportation
Agnes Murray was transported on the Borneo, departing 7th May 1828 and arriving 8th Aug 1828 with 74 passengers.
Borneo (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 395 (199). Tasmanian Archives - convict records. |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes




Trade; Servant & Upholster Age; 46 years old




Agnes MURRAY (Mrs. Read) was convicted at Dumfries, Scotland on 15 Sept 1827 for theft. Bad connections, respectable former course of life. 7yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship 'Borneo' 1828. Married - husband George Read, an upholsterer, in Dumfries. One child. Assignments of work service in the Colony and time at the Female Factory, Hobart. Ticket of Leave granted. Conditional Pardon approved. 6 Dec 1858: Stealing. 6mths hard labour at Female House of Correction. Under name "Agnes JEFFREY". Death 1 April 1879 - an Agnes Murray, at the New Town Pauper Establishment. Noted as born Scotland. (Further details needed to verify correct person)