Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Catherine Madden 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
Waverley (generic)References
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Convict Notes




Catherine MADDEN was convicted at King's County, Ireland on 22 Oct 1846 for receiving stolen property. 7 yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship 'Waverley' arriving 20 Oct 1847. Aged 30 yrs; single woman, 1 child; house servant; 5'3 1/4" height; sallow complexion; black hair; blue eyes. Native place of birth: Kings County, Ireland. Family: Mother - Catherine (ref. Convict Indent) Sisters - Biddy & Mary Brothers - James & Patrick (in America) VDL: 6 months Probation Period. Stationed on the 'Anson' ship hulk. 1849: assigned to James Chamberlain 1850: assigned to Mr. Davidson 28 Jan 1851: Ticket of Leave granted, but not allowed to reside in the Hobart area. 15 Oct 1853: Certificate of Freedom issued, New Town (nr Hobart).