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Mary Fitzgerald was transported on the Catherine, departing 8th Dec 1813 and arriving 4th May 1814 with 98 passengers.
325 ton ship. Built in New Bedford 1811. Sailed from Falmouth, England to Cove, Ireland. Departed Dec 1813 and arrived Sydney, Australia 4 May 1814. 98 female passengers (4 children), 1 death en route. Register of passengers on this web site is currently being updated - not yet complete (researchers please note) R
Catherine (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Records |
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Convict Notes
https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON13-1-1$init=CON13-1-1p36 List of sixty female convicts embarked on board Kangaroo to land at the Derwent in Van Diemen’s Land, and their indents from the Catherine Convict ship. Sydney 24 May 1814. No 52. Mary Fitzgerald, age 50, tried County Limerick, August 1812, 7 years. -------------------------------------------------- Tasmanian Convict Record. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON40-1-3$init=CON40-1-3p149 17. Mary Fitzgerald. Catharine 1814, Kangaroo 1816. Tried at Limerick, 1812, 7 years. May 14 1828. W. of E. Curran/ D & Disy last night, Admonished. July 11 1828. W.o. Curran/ D & Disy yestday in Liverpool St – ord. To find sureties for appearing at the next Q. Sessns & in the mean time to be of good behaviour. Oct 19 1828. F.S./ D & Disy. Fined 5/-. Nov 14 1828. F.S. Drunk last night- Admonished. Jan 23 1829, F.S. D & Disy. More instances of drunkenness, last entry Sept 2 1830.