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Transportation
Mary Smith was transported on the Margaret, departing 1st Sep 1838 and arriving 5th Jan 1839 with 170 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 | Australia Convict Printed Indentures. |
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Convict Notes
The Convict Indentures state that Mary Smith was 36 years old. Mary could read; religion Presbyterian; status married with five sons and one daughter. She was native of County Down. Margaret was convicted of stealing a bonnet at Armagh in June 1838 and sentenced to 7 years. She had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 5 1/4 inches; complexion dark ruddy and much freckled; hair dark brown mixed with grey and eyes dark grey. Transport number 8 and prisoner number 8-39 Received Certificate of Freedom in 1845 (No. 45/1357)