Catherine Hennessy

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Summary

Born
Jan 1822
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jul 1847
Arrival
Oct 1847
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Catherine Hennessy
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1822
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Housemaid

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Kilkdare
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 19th Jul 1847
Ship: Waverley
Arrival: 25th Oct 1847
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Catherine Hennessy was transported on the Waverley, departing 19th Jul 1847 and arriving 25th Oct 1847 with 44 passengers.

Built 1838 at Whitby. Wood barque of 436 Tons. (Incomplete registers for persons transported on these sailings of the Waverley - a work in progress) 1847 - 129 female prisoner, 32 children. 39 Free females

WaverleyWaverley (generic)

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Convict Notes

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Catherine Hennessy was convicted at Westmeath on 20 Oct 1846 for stealing a sheep. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Waverley' 1847.