Summary
Personal Information
Transportation
Rose Ward 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 Indenture. |
Claims
"Anthony, Edward, g Arthur Edward, ggma Rose Blanch, gggma Rose, ggggma Rose Ward of Waterford"
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Convict Notes
The Convict Indentures state that Rose Ward alias Byrne was 21 years old. She could neither read or write; religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of County Wicklow. She was a child's maid. Rose was convicted of stealing clothes at Wicklow at the Lent Assizes 1838 and sentenced to 7 years. She had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 2 1/2 inches; complexion ruddy and freckled; hair brown and eyes grey. Transport number 122. Prisoner number 120-39. Received a Certificate of Freedom in 1845 (number 45/1545).