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Summary

Born
Jan 1794
Conviction
Uttering/passing forged notes
Departure
Apr 1837
Arrival
Oct 1837
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Margaret Taylor
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1794
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Country servant
Aliases: Dunn

Crime

Crime: Uttering/passing forged notes
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 22nd Apr 1837
Ship: Platina
Arrival: 22nd Oct 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Margaret Taylor was transported on the Platina, departing 22nd Apr 1837 and arriving 22nd Oct 1837 with 113 passengers.

PlatinaPlatina (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 35 (19). Tasmanian Archives - convicts http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON40-1-10,257,109,S,80. http://www.orphanschool.org.au/
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Carol Axton-Thompson avatar
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on 26th December 2013

CHILDREN: John DUNN admitted to Queens Orphan School, New Town, Tasmania on 09/01/1843 aged 7yrs. Mother: Margaret Dunn per 'Platina'. Discharged to mother 02/12/1850. Catherine DUNN admitted to Queens Orphan School, New Town, Tasmania on 16/02/1838 aged 8yrs. Mother: Margaret Taylor per 'Platina'. Discharged 06/05/1845 to Mr. Gazard. (Most likely as a servant.) Michael DUNN admitted to Queens Orphan School, New Town, Tasmania on 15/02/1838 aged 8yrs. Mother: Margaret Taylor per 'Platina'. Discharged 11/11/1846 to Mr. Hugh Cassidy, Richmond. (Most likely into his service/employment.)

Carol Axton-Thompson avatar
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on 26th December 2013

Margaret Taylor was convicted at CCC, London on 30/01/1837 for uttering counterfeit coins. Previous offence. 14 yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Platina', arriving 22/10/1837. Margaret was married to James Dunn who had been transported to NSW on the 'Mangles' 1837. 5 children. (Records found at the Queens Orphan School for Catherine, John & Michael Dunn.) Aged 43 yrs; country servant; 5'1". Assignments in Colony. Some notes of misconduct. Time spent at Cascades Female Factory, Hobart. Ticket of Leave: 03/05/1844 Free Certificate 17/02/1851