Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Esther Byrne 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 - List of the Money given to the charge of the Surgeon Superintendent of the Convict Ship; Diamond, Belonging to the several convicts embarked Bond of the said Ship, from the Richmond Female Penitentiary Dublin and which is to be given to them on landing at NSW. No; 3 Name; Esther Byrne Amount; 8 pence
The Convict Indentures state that Esther Byrne was 29 years old. She could neither read or write; religion Roman Catholic; status single with 1 daughter and a native of Queen's County. she was a nursery maid. Esther was convicted of stealing potatoes at Queen's County on 23 June 1837 and sentenced to 7 years. She had one prior conviction and served 14 days. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 2 inches; complexion ruddy freckled and a slightly pock pitted; hair dark brown and eyes hazel. Transport number 64. Prisoner number 64-38. Received her Certificate of Freedom in 1844 (number 44/1428).