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Catherine Barry (Barrie) was transported on the Gilbert Henderson, departing 10th Dec 1839 and arriving 24th Apr 1840 with 185 passengers.
Gilbert Henderson (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 146 |
| 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
Tasmanian Records. Conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON40-1-2$init=CON40-1-2P72 No 448 Catherine Barry. Tried Ayr Ct of Justiciary, 24 Sep 1839, 10 years. See record for details. Description List: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON19-1-12$init=CON19-1-12P520JPG Catherine Barry, 10 years. , House servant, 5ft tall, age 20, native place, Glasgow. Light brown hair, light hazel eyes. Small scar forehead, scar under tight eye. Baptism record. In House of Correction, 1842.https://stors.tas.gov.au/AF586-1-2p1jpg Child Thomas, born 29 July 1842, baptised 3 Aug 1842, mother Catherine Barry, per ship Gilbert Henderson. By Revd. Wm Bedford.
Correct spelling of family name is Barrie but variously spelled as Barry or Berry in Australia. Born Glasgow almost certainly on 15 March 1818. Father was Robert Barrie (hairdresser and seaman/boat master), mother was almost certainly Christian Kennedy. Almost certainly had a sister called Mary born 17 April 1820. Orphaned as a child. Father died on 21 Apri 1821 aged 27 after falling from his boat and drowning on the River Clyde. Do not know anything about the death of her mother. Married Thomas Archer (son of Thomas Archer and Monimia Frances Lowndes) on 7 Aug 1844 in Launceston, Tasmania. Had 7 legitimate children with husband Thomas. Lived in Launceston for the rest of her life. Died in Melbourne on way back to Launceston after visiting sons in Adelaide. Buried Carlton cemetery, Melbourne.
1839 - 24 September. Trial. Offence; Stealing from a man in the Streets. 1842 - Baptism in the Female House of Correction. Thomas, son of Catherine Barry, per Ship; Gilbert Henderson. Baptized; 3 August 1842. 1844 - Ticket of Leave.
1832 - UK, Royal Navy Medical Journals, Case No; 83 Name; Catherine Barry. Age; 19 years. Status; Single Disease; Labour Pains. Safely delivered of a still born Male child at 10.30 pm Date; 18 January 1840 Discharged; 20 January 1840 - Put off the sick list