Catherine Blissett

Edit

Summary

Born
Jan 1788
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Feb 1828
Arrival
Jun 1828
Death
Jan 1837
Step 0 of 0

Personal Information

Name: Catherine Blissett
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1788
Death: 12th Jan 1837
Age at death: 49
Occupation: Cook

Crime

Convicted at: Middlesex Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 15th Feb 1828
Ship: Mermaid
Arrival: 27th Jun 1828
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Catherine Blissett was transported on the Mermaid, departing 15th Feb 1828 and arriving 27th Jun 1828 with 99 passengers.

MermaidMermaid (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 313 (158) CON19-1-13 Image 445
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

Claims

No one has claimed Catherine Blissett yet.

Photos

Become a supporter to manage photos for this convict.

No photos have been added for Catherine Blissett.

Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 20th November 2024

The Proceedings of the Old Bailey Born 1787. Place of birth Charter House Square. Gender female. Height 5' 3". Religion Protestant (unspecified). Hair grey. Eyes brown. Distinguishing marks scar (ulcer scars on right cheek - near rt eye brow). CATHERINE BLISSET. Theft; simple larceny (from 1827). 13th September 1827. 1876. CATHERINE BLISSET was indicted for stealing, on the 16th of August , 3 lamp pullies, value 6s. , the goods of Richard Adams ................... GUILTY . Aged 40. Transported for Seven Years . Previous offences - once confd 12 mos in the House of Correction, Cold Bath Fields for stealg. to the value of 3s/. https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18270913-290?text=blis*

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 19th November 2024

No; 129 Trial; 13 Sept 1827 Status; Widow - 2 children Offence; Stealing Bess? work from a shop Previous sentence; 12 months in the House of Correction, Cold Bath Fields for stealing to the value of 3/s was out 4 months and taken again Proper name; Catherine Mary Blissett, one child 11 years old 1 boy 4 years old with Mr. & Mrs. Patterson, 33 Glover St, Bedford Square 1833 - Convict Musters for the year ending 1833 Ticket of Leave 1837 - FIND A GRAVE Catherine Blissett Birth; unknown Death; 12 Jan 1837. Burial; Trinity Burial Ground/Prisoners Burial Ground Hobart, Hobart City, Tasmania, Australia Memorial ID; 272310062 Age 50 years. From Hospital Hobart Town. Burial date listed https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/272310062/catherine-blissett