Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Catherine Rourke was transported on the Sarah And Elizabeth, departing 28th Dec 1836 and arriving 23rd Apr 1837 with 98 passengers.
Sarah And Elizabeth (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 444 |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Annotated Printed Indentures 1837 From Chatham, Kent England 18 year old single catholic who could read and write. Was listed as a needlewoman (very good) and stay maker. one previous conviction of 6 months. 5' 2" ruddy and pock pitted complexion, dark brown hair and brown eyes. Has JB on right shoulder and HL on left shoulder New South Wales, Australia, Registers of Convicts’ Applications to Marry, 1826-1851 Granted 28/8/1840 Catherine Rourke 21 Bond 914yrs) per ship Sarah and Elizabeth to marry Charles Roberts 32 bond (life) per ship Exmouth Rev John Duffus Liverpool New South Wales, Australia, Registers of Convicts' Applications to Marry, 1826-1851 Granted 12/8/1842 Catherine Rourke 23 Bond (14yrs) per ship Sarah and Elizabeth to marry Antonii Marie 25 Free emigrant per ship Cumberland Rev N J Caffrey NSW BDM's Marriages: 1479/1842 V18421479 92 MORIE ANTONII ROURKE CATHERINE LH (St Patricks Roman Catholic Parramatta) 61/1842 V184261 146 MARIEN ANTONIE, ROURKE CATHERINE LH
Catherine is the daughter of my GGG Grandfather Brien Rourke(Convict). On arrival in Sydney New South Wales Australia she was placed in the Female Factory, Parramatta until her parents petitioned The Governor in General Sir George Gipps imploring him to release her in their care. Carlene