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Margaret Chaseling (1777–1815)

Margaret McMahon (c.177-1815) was found guilty in 1795 at Dublin, Ireland, of stealing a watch. Sentenced to seven years transportation she arrived in Sydney in 1796 aboard the Marquis of Cornwallis. She had a son John with John Hammond in 1799 and five children with Thomas Chaseling before they married on 29 November 1812 at St Matthew's Windsor.

Margaret Chaseling died while giving birth on 4 January 1815 at Wilberforce, New South Wales.

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'Chaseling, Margaret (1777–1815)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/chaseling-margaret-17314/text36664, accessed 3 December 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • McMahon, Margaret
  • McMann, Margaret
Birth

1777
Dublin, Ireland

Death

4 January, 1815 (aged ~ 38)
Wilberforce, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

childbirth complications

Cultural Heritage

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Convict Record

Crime: theft
Sentence: 7 years
Court: Dublin (Ireland)
Trial Date: 1795

Post-transportation

Children: Yes (6)