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Transportation
Margaret Watts 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 Margaret Watts was 20 years old. She could read; religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of City Cork. She was a housemaid. Margaret was convicted of house robbery in Cork City on 6 July 1838 and sentenced 7 years old. She had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 1 3/4 inches; complexion ruddy and freckled; hair brown and eyes hazel. Transport number 145 and Prisoner number 143-39. Received Certificate of Freedom in 1846 (number 46/250).