Catherine Dillon

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Summary

Born
Jan 1776
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1824
Arrival
Aug 1824
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Catherine Dillon
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1776
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Ireland. Dublin
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Apr 1824
Ship: Almorah
Arrival: 20th Aug 1824
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Catherine Dillon was transported on the Almorah, departing 6th Apr 1824 and arriving 20th Aug 1824 with 109 passengers.

Almorah 1. We have further to announce the arrival on Sunday morning, the 29th instant, of the ship Almorah, with 180 male prisoners, all in excellent health, consequent upon their good treatment upon the passage; she lost not a man. — This vessel sailed from the Downs the 28th of April, arrived at Rio de Janeiro the 15th of June, and sailed on the 23rd; Sydney Gazette, 30 Aug 1817. Almorah 2. Yesterday arrived from Ireland,- the ship Almorah; Captain Winter. She sailed from the Cove of Cork the 22d of August last, and brings 160 male prisoners, all in good health. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Alexander, R. N. The guard consists of a party of 30 men belonging to the 1st Regiment of Foot (Royals), under orders of Ensign Bruce. Sydney Gazette, 23 Dec 1820. Almorah 3. On Friday last, arrrived from Ireland, with 108 female prisoners, the ship Almorah, Captain Boyd. She sailed from Cork the 6th of April; reached no where: and, independent of the female prisoners, brings 15 free women, and 50 children. One prisoner, and one child, died on the passage. Dr. Price, R. N. is the Surgeon Superintendent. Sydney Gazette, 26 Aug 1824.

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Primary SourceIrish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 13th May 2020

Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry Catherine Dillon, age 48, per Almorah (3) 1824, Tried at Dublin 1823. 7 years, Native of Dublin Co., Spinner washer. DOB. 1776. -------------------------------------------------- THE undermentioned Persons have obtained Certificates of Freedom during the last Week, viz :- Almorah 3, Catherine Dillon. Sydney Monitor, 9 Jun 1830.