Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Catherine Dogherty was transported on the Diamond, departing 29th Nov 1837 and arriving 29th Mar 1838 with 160 passengers.
Diamond (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australia Convict Printed Indentures. |
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Convict Notes
New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records Children of Convicts on Board "Diamond" 1838 No; 23 & 24 Name of Children; Michael Hyland - Aged 1 years. & Ellen Hyland - Aged 4 years Mother's Name; Catherine Dogherty
The Convict Indentures state that Catherine Dogherty was 34 years old. She could not read or write; religion Roman Catholic; status widow with one son and 1 daughter and a native of County Kilkenny. She was a house maid. Catherine was convicted of stealing a watch on 17 July 1837 and sentenced to 7 years transportation. She had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: height 5 feet 3 inches; complexion ruddy freckled and pock pitted; hair brown and eyes bluish. Transport number 157. Prisoner number 156-38. Received Certificate of Freedom on 24 December 1844 (number 44/1874). Please note that the offence is stated as vagrancy on the Certificate of Freedom when it should be stealing a watch. The offence was incorrectly transcribed.