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Transportation
Margaret Mcniven was transported on the Atwick, departing 28th Sep 1837 and arriving 23rd Jan 1838 with 152 passengers.
Atwick (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 141 (72) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes


1844: Margaret McNiven received her Free Certificate.


Note re Thomas Piety: Thomas died on 18 April 1841 when he was accidentally run over by a bullock cart. He was 35, and was in the service of Captain Dixon at River Isis. Thomas Piety was buried at Campbell Town on 21 April, 1841 (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD34-1-2p043j2k).


1840, 29 July: Margaret McNiven (convict, per Atwick) was given permission to marry Thomas Piety (free) (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON52-1-1p067). 1841, 15 November: Margaret McNiven (convict, per Atwick) was given permission to marry William Charlton (convict, per Isabella) (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON52-1-2p015). 1842, 21 September: Margaret McNevin [sic], aged 25 (convict), married William Charleton [sic], aged 25 (Ticket of Leave), at St John's Church, Launceston (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD37-1-2p354j2k).


1838: On arrival in VDL, she was listed as 22 years old and a dressmaker, from Edinburgh (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON19-1-12$init=CON19-1-12p235). 1842, 8 April: Granted a Ticket of Leave (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON40-1-8$init=CON40-1-8p97).


1837, 9 May: Trial papers relating to Hannah Martin, Ann Martin, Elizabeth Kelly, Margaret McNiven for the crime of assault to the effusion of blood, and robbery at Halkerston's Wynd, Edinburgh. Tried at High Court, Edinburgh, 9 May 1837. Accused: Hannah Martin, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty - robbery - art and part, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years. Note: Pannel cannot write. Accused: Ann Martin, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty - robbery art and part, recommendation for leniency, Sentence: Imprisonment - 18 months with hard labour. Note: Pannel cannot write. Accused: Elizabeth Kelly, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty - robbery - art and part, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years. Note: Pannel cannot write. Accused: Margaret McNiven, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty - robbery - art and part, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years. Note: Pannel cannot write. Victim: James Smith, Residing with James Baillie, farmer, Peep-of-Day, Old Monkland, Lanarkshire (see National Records of Scotland; Reference JC26/1837/489).


1837: Precognition against Ann Martin, Hannah Martin, Elizabeth Kelly, Margaret McNiven for the crime of assault to the effusion of blood, and robbery at Halkerston's Wynd, Edinburgh. Accused: Ann Martin, Address: Halkerston's Wynd, Edinburgh. Accused: Hannah Martin, Address: Halkerston's Wynd, Edinburgh. Accused: Elizabeth Kelly, Address: Halkerston's Wynd, Edinburgh. Accused: Margaret McNiven, Address: Halkerston's Wynd, Edinburgh. Victim: James Smith, Residing with James Baillie, farmer, Peep-of-Day, Old Monkland, Lanarkshire (see National Records of Scotland; Reference AD14/37/408).