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Transportation
Catherine Magennis was transported on the Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle), departing 28th Oct 1835 and arriving 25th Feb 1836 with 165 passengers.
Built in Bristol, England. Launched in 1819. 450 ton ship. Five voyages to Australia transporting convict persons. Children of convicts were also transported but considered "free settlers" and not listed by name. The 1832/33 & 1835/36 voyages do not yet have complete lists of passengers - currently being updated. Please note this if searching for individual persons.
Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle) (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Source: NSW Convict Index. Convict Applications to Marry. Edward Ballard, per Hillsborough 1799, age 65, 7 years sentence, Free; and Catherine Magennis, per Roslin Castle (5), age 28, Life sentence, Bond. Permission requested by Rev. C. Dickenson, 10 Nov 1838.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Catherine Magennis, age on arrival, 26, per Roslin Castle (5) 1836. Tried Westmeath, 1835. Life for Murder. Previous convictions – None. DOB, 1810, native place, Westmeath Co., Catholic. Trade, Kitchen maid All work. Single.