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Transportation
Catherine Keirnan was transported on the Mexborough, departing 12th Aug 1841 and arriving 26th Dec 1841 with 147 passengers.
DEC. 26 - Arrived the barque Mexborough, 376 tons, Bridgman master, from Kingston (Dublin) 12th Aug., with 143 female convicts and 35 children. Surgeon Superintendent- Dr. Hampton, R.N. Passengers- Mary Penner, Mary and Jane Carroll, Ann Fox and 5 children, Hannah Murphy and 2 children, Jane and Catharine Nowlan. Colonial Times, 28 Dec 1841.
Mexborough (generic)References
| Primary Source | Van Diemen’s Land Return of Male and Female Convicts shewing their distribution throughout the Colony on the 31 st December 1841 (AJCP, HO 10/51) CON19-1-3 Image 68 |
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Convict Notes




Indent No; 185. Offence; Receiving a sheep. Status; Single Surgeon's Report; Very well behaved Native Place; Cork. Height; 5 ft 3 inches Age; 25 years 1845 - 25 February. Ticket of Leave 1848 - 14 April. Certificate of Freedom




Convicted 4/4/1841.