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Voyage
Transportation
Margaret Reilly was transported on the Minerva, departing 18th Aug 1839 and arriving 26th Dec 1839 with 119 passengers.
The Minerva was built at Lancaster, England in 1804. 4 voyages bringing convict transportees to Australia.
Minerva (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
City Sessions, Yesterday. Margaret Reilly and Eliza Browne were indicted for stealing several articles of wearing apparel, the property of Mrs. Caroline Maxwell. A servant identified the property, which was taken from Mrs. Maxwell's cottage, near Bray. Thomas Jones (209 B) stated that he arrested the prisoners, and found the property in a pawn office. Richard Morrissy stated that Margaret Reilly offered the articles in pawn. The other prisoner was in her company. Jane Pi? sworn: She saw Eliza Brown going up to the cottage, and return with a large bundle of clothes under her arm. Some other witnesses were examined to prove the Offence. The prisoners, were found guilty, and were to seven years transportation. Freeman’s Journal, 6 June 1839.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Margaret Reilly, alias O’Reilly, age on arrival, 22, per Minerva II (2) 1839. Tried, 1839 at Dublin City, 7 years, for Stealing apparel. Former conviction, 6 months. DOB, 1817, Native place, Wicklow. Catholic. Single, sister Eliza Brown arrived per same ship. Trade, Childrens maid. TL 44/585; CF 46/609.