Catherine Doonican

Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Stealing money
Departure
Nov 1837
Arrival
Mar 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Catherine Doonican
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Housemaid

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Westmeath
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

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

Transportation

Catherine Doonican 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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 22nd December 2021

1838 - New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records Children of Convicts on Board "Diamond" 1838 No; 14 Name of Child; John Brown Age; 4 years & 6 months Mother's Name; Catherine Doonican

Wendy Smith avatar
Level 56
on 16th June 2020

The Convict Indentures state that Catherine Doonican was 28 years old. She could not read or write; religion Roman Catholic; status married with one daughter and a native of County Westmeath. Catherine was convicted of stealing money at Westmeath on 23 June 1837 and sentenced to 7 years transportation. She had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 2 1/4 inches; complexion ruddy; hair brown and eyes blue. Transport number 75. Prisoner number 74-38. Received Certificate of Freedom in 1844 (number 44/1720).