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Catherine Burns

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Summary

Born
Jan 1797
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Nov 1837
Arrival
Mar 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Catherine Burns
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1797
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Housemaid
Aliases: Byrns

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Ireland, Down
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Nov 1837
Ship: Diamond
Arrival: 29th Mar 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Catherine Burns was transported on the Diamond, departing 29th Nov 1837 and arriving 29th Mar 1838 with 160 passengers.

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References

Primary SourceAustralia Convict Printed Indentures.

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Convict Notes

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on 15th June 2020

The Convict Indentures states that Catherine Burns is 40 years old. She could neither read or write; religion Roman Catholic; status married with 1 daughter and one son and is a native of Drogheda. She is a house maid. Catherine was convicted of stealing money from person at Down on 26 June 1837 and sentenced to 7 years. She had one prior conviction. Physical attributes: Height 4 feet 11 3/4 inches; complexion ruddy and freckled; hair light brown and eyes grey. Transport number 114. Prisoner number 113-38. Received Certificate of Freedom in 1844 (number 44/1111). Comment on indenture entry states that Thomas Byrnes, a prisoner, out of 20 years ago.