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Transportation
Eliza Weer 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 Eliza Weer was 30 years old. Eliza could read and write; religion Protestant; status single with 1 son and 1 daughter. A native of County Londonderry. Eliza was convicted of vagrancy at Londonderry on 5 July 1838 and sentenced to 7 years. She had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 1 inches; complexion ruddy and freckled; hair brown and eyes hazel. Transport number 87 and prisoner number 86-39.