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Transportation
Mary Walker 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 Walker was 26 years old. She could neither read or write; religion Protestant; status single with two sons and a native of Wexford. She was a house servant. Mary was convicted of stealing a bridle bit in Wicklow on 3 June 1838 and sentenced 7 years old. She had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 2 1/4 inches; complexion fair, ruddy, freckled and slightly pock pitted; hair brown and eyes hazel grey. Transport number 124 and Prisoner number 122-39.