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Transportation
Catherine Grant was transported on the Arabian, departing 22nd Nov 1846 and arriving 25th Feb 1847 with 152 passengers.
391 ton Barque. Built Liverpool. The Barque Arabian, under the command of Captain Robertson, left Kingstown, Dublin, 22 November, 1846, with 150 female convicts and 37 children on board. One woman and 7 children died on the voyage. At least 2 children were born during the voyage. The Surgeon Superintendent was Dr Wylie, R.N. and the Matron, Mrs Evans. The Arabian arrived at Hobart Town, February 25 1847.
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Convict Notes
Health and Welfare records https://stors.tas.gov.au/POL709-1-22_1888P220 Catherine Grant, admitted to New Town Charitable Institution, from Hobart, 30 April 1888. discharged 17 Dec 1888, to Grandson. Catherine Grant, admitted to New Town Charitable Institution, from Hobart, Admission Dates: 14 April 1889 to 8 Feb 1890. and 27 Aug 1891 to 22 Dec 1891. https://stors.tas.gov.au/POL709-1-23$init=POL709-1-23_1890P47 Catherine Marsh or Grant. Admission Dates: 14 April 1889 to 8 Feb 1890. Absent without leave. https://stors.tas.gov.au/POL709-1-24$init=POL709-1-24_1892P26 Catherine Marsh, 27 Aug 1891 to 22 Dec 1891. Discharged at own request.
Marriage Permissions. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON52-1-3p061j2k George Graves, free, and Catherine Grant, per Arabian, 24 Oct 1848. Approved.
Arabian Indent. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P58 and https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P59 423. Cathe. Grant, age 19, Capmaker, ( or cape maker?) tried in Armagh, 27 Dec 1845, 7 years, native place, Newry, single, 1 child on board, catholic, can read. Relations: Father , Patrick, Mother , Margaret, Brother, Patrick, 8th Regt. Sisters, Mary & Margaret. Peter Rooney the father of my child. Offence, Stealing brushes & ?, property of Lewis Judge, & Mrs Walker at N.P. for theft, 6 months; for books, 1 month. Conduct Record. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON41-1-12$init=CON41-1-12P58 Catherine Grant. See record for details. Remarks: Child Mary Ann died at the nursery 16 Aug 1848. T. Of L. 26/3/1850. Cert Freedom, 16 May 1853. 24/1/76.Convictions as “Marsh,” after her Free Cert. 9/9 1882. Larceny, I month. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Marriage 14 Jan 1868, Joseph Marsh, bachelor, age 50, shepherd and Catherine Grant, spinster, age 36, married at Tumack district of Oatlands, by special licence. Births https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD33-1-49p401j2k Birth of Walter Marsh, Dec 22 1871, child of Catherine Marsh, formerly Grant, and Joseph Marsh, shepherd, Oatlands district. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Death, Hobart district. https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD35-1-15p181j2k 14 July 1897. Catherine Grant or Marsh, born in Ireland, female, age 67 years, pauper, cause of death, Senile decay, Dr Crouch. Informant, Superintendent of New Town C. Institution.