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Catherine Mcgrady was transported on the Almorah, departing 6th Apr 1824 and arriving 20th Aug 1824 with 109 passengers.
Almorah 1. We have further to announce the arrival on Sunday morning, the 29th instant, of the ship Almorah, with 180 male prisoners, all in excellent health, consequent upon their good treatment upon the passage; she lost not a man. — This vessel sailed from the Downs the 28th of April, arrived at Rio de Janeiro the 15th of June, and sailed on the 23rd; Sydney Gazette, 30 Aug 1817. Almorah 2. Yesterday arrived from Ireland,- the ship Almorah; Captain Winter. She sailed from the Cove of Cork the 22d of August last, and brings 160 male prisoners, all in good health. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Alexander, R. N. The guard consists of a party of 30 men belonging to the 1st Regiment of Foot (Royals), under orders of Ensign Bruce. Sydney Gazette, 23 Dec 1820. Almorah 3. On Friday last, arrrived from Ireland, with 108 female prisoners, the ship Almorah, Captain Boyd. She sailed from Cork the 6th of April; reached no where: and, independent of the female prisoners, brings 15 free women, and 50 children. One prisoner, and one child, died on the passage. Dr. Price, R. N. is the Surgeon Superintendent. Sydney Gazette, 26 Aug 1824.
Almorah (generic)References
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"She is my great great great grandmother."
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Convict Notes
1828 Census Index Cathe. McGrady, age 27, G.S. Almorah, 1824, 7 years, catholic, Servant, Mary Conly, Market St, Sydney.
1825 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, New South Wales. General muster. 1825 Catherine McGready. Convict. Almorah. 1824. 7 YEARS. wife of Mich McQueade.?? Sydney --------------- 1824 - Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. 1824, Almorah Indent No; 49 Offence: Street Robbery. Sentence: 7 years Age; 22. Estimated Birth Year: abt 1801 Indent No; 49. Trade; Washes, sews and B... Native Place. Newry Height; 4 ft. 11 inches Complexion: Fresh, pale, p.pitted and freckled Hair; Brown Eyes; Hazel Where Tried: Spring Assizes. March 15th. 1823. Almorah Remarks; Very Steady
New South Wales, Australia, Registers of Convicts' Applications to Marry, Granted 1829 No; 689 Name; Richard Dalton C. McGrady Age; 30 27 Ship; B. C. Almorah 3 Sentence; - 7 years Free or Bond; Free Bond Date of Permission May 7th, 1829 Clergyman Rev D Power - Parramatta
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Applications for the Publication of Banns, (Reel 716) Name: Catherine McGrady Birth Year: abt 1802. Age: 27 Spouse Vessel: Almorah 3 Spouse Name: Richard Dalton Spouse Birth Year: 1799 Spouse Age: 30 Native Marriage Year: Abt 1829 Application Date: 14 Apr 1829 Application Place: The Roman Catholic Church Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry Catherine McGrady, age 22, per Almorah (3) 1824, Tried at Armagh Co., 1822. 7 years, Native of Newry Down Co., DOB 1802. Washer sews knitter. -------------------------------------------------- THE undermentioned Persons have obtained Certificates of Freedom during the last Week ; viz.- Almorah (3), Catherine McGrady. Sydney Gazette, 27 Apr 1830.