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Transportation
Catherine Molony was transported on the Blackfriar, departing 24th Jan 1851 and arriving 29th May 1851 with 199 passengers.
Ship built at Sunderland 1848. 621 tons. 1851: 261 female prisoners - 1 death (register of passengers currently being listed on this site - not yet complete). It is understood there were also 3 free female passengers. Master: T Greeves Surgeon: Jn Moody
Blackfriar (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - convicts |
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Convict Notes
Child: Alice SCHOFIELD b. 18 Feb 1859 at New Norfolk. Parents: Henry Schofield, farmer; Catherine Malony.
Catherine Molony was convicted of house burning at Carlow, Ireland on 26 Feb 1850. 15yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Blackfriar' 1851. Widow; aged 30yrs; country servant; 4'7 1/2"; Roman Catholic. Native Place: Co. Clare, Ireland. Brother: John, 49th Regiment Brother: Pat , in America Colony of VDL: Various work assignments. Application for permission to marry: to Michael Chinta. Permission to marry revoked. Application for permission to marry: to Henry Schofield (transported per 'John Barry') approved. Married at Hobart 28 April 1856. (ref. 37/1/15 no. 430) Ticket of Leave 15 Aug 1854 Conditional Pardon 22July 1856