Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Catherine Mclaughlin was transported on the Woodman, departing 25th Jan 1823 and arriving 25th Jun 1823 with 104 passengers.
1823 Journey. SHIP News.— The ship Woodman, Captain Ford, arrived from Ireland, via Rio de Janiero, on Wednesday evening the 25th ult. She brings 94 female convicts, in good health; together with 8 children. Including children, there are 38 free passengers, by this opportunity, mostly destined for Van Diemen's Land. Sydney Gazette, 3 July 1823.
Woodman (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 |
Claims
"Jennifer Gherardi née Hunt. Catherine married Joh Hunt in 1824 in NSW."
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Convict Notes
Catherine was Baptised 29/06/1803, at Ballynakill, Laois, Queens, Ireland. After transportation she married John Hunt, a fellow convict, on 12/01/1824 in St Johns, Parramatta. She had three daughters and three sons. John Hunt died Nov 16 1841 and she remarried Patrick Goulding in 1843. Catherine died Feb, 26 1850
UK, Royal Navy Medical Journals, 1817-1856 W Woodman 1822 29 Jul - 1824 20 Jun Was in the hospital on board from 2/5/1823 until 18/6/1823. Continually complained of pains in the joints. Had fainting fits during some nights and was off her food. Dr described it as Rheumatic pain. Also had pains in lower stomach at one time. Three pages of notes in the journal. Recovered and Dr recommended that she stay in the hospital for a couple more days. New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849 New South Wales General muster M-Z 1825 Convict listed as a Government Servant to William Cox of Richmond The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) Wed 16 Jul 1828 Page 1 Public Notice The undermentioned Persons have obtained Certificates of Freedom during the last Week; viz. Woodman. Johanna Lane 'Ditto . Catherine McLaughlin Ditto. Mary Reed By Command of His excellency the Governor, ALEXANDER McLEAY Colonial Secretary's Office, 12th July, 1828