Summary
Born
Dec 1820
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Aug 1839
Arrival
Dec 1839
Death
Jan 1875
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Personal Information
Name: Catherine Byrne
Gender: Female
Born: 24th Dec 1820
Death: 17th Jan 1875
Age at death: 54
Occupation: Indoor servant
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Dublin City
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 18th Aug 1839
Ship: Minerva
Arrival: 26th Dec 1839
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
Catherine Byrne was transported on the Minerva, departing 18th Aug 1839 and arriving 26th Dec 1839 with 119 passengers.
The Minerva was built at Lancaster, England in 1804. 4 voyages bringing convict transportees to Australia.
Minerva (generic)References
| Primary Source | Transportation Records |
Claims
"Catherine Byrne is my ggg grandmother"
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Photos
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Convict Notes
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Catherine married William Reed (Convict William Read - Katherine Stewart Forbes) 5th February 1841 in Wollongong NSW. Catherine earned her certificate of Freedom 30 Oct 1846 (46/1029) This Catherine is not to be confused with the older Catherine Byrne wife of Charles Biggs per ship Westmoreland. This Catherine Byrne also sailed on the Minerva