Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Bridget Fitzpatrick was transported on the Diamond, departing 29th Nov 1837 and arriving 29th Mar 1838 with 160 passengers.
Diamond (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australia Convict Printed Indentures. |
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Convict Notes
1838 - New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records Children of Convicts on Board "Diamond" 1838 No; 15 & 16 Name of Children; Thomas Fitzpatrick - aged 5 years. Samuel Fitzpatrick - aged 4 years Mother's Name; Bridget Fitzpatrick
Died in Sydney, Buried in Rookwood Catholic Cemetery. A daughter Catherine was born on voyage to NSW
The Convict Indentures states that Bridget Fitzpatrick was 35 years old. She could not read or write; religion Protestant; status married with 4 sons and 1 daughter and a native of County Tipperary. She was a house maid. Bridget was convicted of stealing a forged note at Tipperary on 25 July 1837 and sentenced to 7 years transportation. She had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: height 5 feet 4 inches; complexion fair ruddy and freckled; hair brown and eyes hazel. Transport number 78. Prisoner number 77-38. Comment on Indenture entry states that 'father Michael Ingles, a prisoner, 12 years ago.