Margaret McCalden (c. 1766–1828)
Margaret Quin (c.1776-1828) was sentenced to life transportation in 1793 at Omagh, Tyrone, Ireland. She arrived at Sydney aboard the Marquis Cornwallis in February 1796.
Quin was living with Joseph McCalden at Richmond by 1806; they married on 2 August 1811.
Margaret McCalden was buried (as Margaret McCaulding) 'by the Catholics', on 2 August 1828 at Peter's, Richmond; her age was given as 61.
* information from Biographical Database of Australia — https://www.bda-online.org.au
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- McAlden, Joseph (husband)
Citation details
'McCalden, Margaret (c. 1766–1828)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/mccalden-margaret-31428/text38881, accessed 5 December 2023.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Quin, Margaret
- Quinn, Margaret
- McCauldin, Margaret
- McAlding, Margaret
- Macalding, Margaret
- McCaulding, Margaret
Birth
Death
1 August,
1828
(aged ~ 62)
Richmond,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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Occupation
Convict Record
Crime: unknown
Sentence: life
Court: Tyrone (Ireland)
Trial Date: 1793