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Transportation
Mary Anne Walsh 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 Anne Walsh was 21 years old. She could read and write; religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of Drogheda. She was a kitchen maid. Jane was convicted of stealing a watch at Cavan on 14 July 1838 and sentenced to 10 years. She had three prior convictions and served 10 years (should this be 1 month), 1 month and 3 months!. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 0 1/2 inches; complexion ruddy, freckled and pock pitted; hair brown and eyes grey. Transport number 127. Prisoner number 125-39. Received a Certificate of Freedom in 1850 (number 50/153).