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Voyage
Transportation
Susan Quin was transported on the Margaret, departing 30th Apr 1840 and arriving 18th Aug 1840 with 78 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 | New South Wales Convict Indents - Certificate of Freedom - Permission to Marry |
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Convict Notes
Patrick Connolly; Age: 30 years; Arrived per ship: Ayrshire; Arrival Status: Came free, Current Status: Free; Proposed wife: Susan Quin; Age: 24 years; Arrived per ship Margaret Current Status: Bond; Application year: 1846; Clergyman: McEnroe; Event Place: Sydney; Editor's Remarks: His arrival not found
Certificate of Freedom: CF 47/634
Description - Previous convictions: 1 m, 6 m; Height in feet & inches: 4 10.75; Complexion: Ruddy & freckled; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Hazel; Marks or Scars: Yes; Remarks: Sister to No 012 (Jane Quin). Tattoos: M. B q. M. C M M cross Pq on upper right arm, JCA.D.CC.SSP, H A M on upper left arm
Jane Quinn aged 19 years old and her sister Susan Quin were tried on the 7 January 1840. Jane for Pledging stolen goods and Susan for Stealing cloths. Both on board