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Transportation
Margaret Power was transported on the Arabian, departing 22nd Nov 1846 and arriving 25th Feb 1847 with 152 passengers.
391 ton Barque. Built Liverpool. The Barque Arabian, under the command of Captain Robertson, left Kingstown, Dublin, 22 November, 1846, with 150 female convicts and 37 children on board. One woman and 7 children died on the voyage. At least 2 children were born during the voyage. The Surgeon Superintendent was Dr Wylie, R.N. and the Matron, Mrs Evans. The Arabian arrived at Hobart Town, February 25 1847.
Arabian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Records. |
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Convict Notes
Marriage Permission: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON52-1-3p147 John Smith, free, and Margaret Power, Arabian, Date of permission, 24 Dec 1848. Married by W. Norman on the 4/12/1848.
Arabian Indent: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P76 and https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P77 No 346. Margaret Power, age 25, plain laundress, Tried at Cork, 27 Oct 1845, 7 years, Native place, Cork. Single, catholic, can read. Relations: Father, Charles, mother, Catherine, Brothers, Charles, George, James, sisters, Catherine, Eliza. 10 months on the Town. Offence: Pledging stolen clothes, pr. Mr Good in Co. Cork. Conduct Record https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON41-1-12$init=CON41-1-12P127 346. Margaret Power. Gaol report. Never before convicted. Very good. Pr. name Williamson. Lost one front teeth. 3rd Class 28/8/47.