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Voyage
Transportation
Judith Sheahan was transported on the Margaret, departing 24th Jan 1837 and arriving 30th May 1837 with 39 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, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 |
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Convict Notes
1842 - Ticket of Leave. No; 42/2540. 8 October 1840. Allowed to remain in the district of Port Macquarie
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents NO; 37-194. Age 19 Trial 4 Jul 1836 - Limerick. Offence; Stealing bills Trade; Needlewoman and children's maid