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Transportation
Catherine Gillespie was transported on the Hooghley, departing 24th Jun 1831 and arriving 27th Sep 1831 with 186 passengers.
The Hooghley was built in London in 1819. Convicts were transported to New South Wales on the Hooghley in 1825, 1828, 1831 and 1834. 1831 Voyage - Hooghley. Shipping; Intelligence. ARRIVALS. From Cork, on Tuesday last, whence she sailed the 24th June last, the ship, Hooghley,309 tons, Captain Reeves, with- 184 female prisoners. Surgeon superintendent, James Ellis, Esq. this vessel brings out ten free settlers and 20 children, as steerage passengers. Source; The Sydney Herald. Mon 3 Oct 1831. Page 4. Shipping Intelligence.
Hooghley (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842. |
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Convict Notes
Conditional Pardon C37/561
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842. Name; Catherine Gillespie Ship; Hooghley (3) - 1831 Indent No; 20 Age; 28 Est birth Year; 1803 Unable to Read & Write; Single; Married 1 male and 1 female child Religion; Catholic Native Place; Tyrone Calling; All work, Nursemaid Offence; Shoplifting Date of Trial: Fermanagh, 17 Mar 1830 Sentence; 7 years, previous; 6 months Height; 5 ft. 2 in Complexion; Pale, Pock pitted & freckled Hair; Brown, light Eyes; Dark grey Remarks; FAMILY; Husband, James Gillespie, about 1 1/2 years ago (Edward) -------------------------------------