Margaret Ross

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Summary

Born
Jan 1828
Conviction
Robbery
Departure
Nov 1848
Arrival
Apr 1849
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Margaret Ross
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1828
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Robbery
Convicted at: Scotland. Aberdeen Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 10th Nov 1848
Ship: Cadet
Arrival: 12th Apr 1849
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Margaret Ross was transported on the Cadet, departing 10th Nov 1848 and arriving 12th Apr 1849 with 152 passengers.

Built 1841 at the Isle of Man. Wood barque of 465 Tons.

CadetCadet (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 356
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

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on 19th November 2025

Margaret Ross, 20 yrs, single, convicted of robbery, habit repute, sentenced to 10 yrs at Aberdeen on the 20 May 1848. 4 times previously in prison. Prison Registers and Statistical Returns - page 193 1843-1850 HO 24/12