Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Catherine Murphy was transported on the Majestic, departing 1st Oct 1838 and arriving 22nd Jan 1839 with 123 passengers.
Majestic (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 333 (168) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Return of Female Convicts removed from the General Penitentiary at Millbank to the "Majestic" Convict Ship at Woolwich 14th September 1838: No; 39. Aged; 44 years old. Married - 6 children Unable to read or write Trade; Servant Trial; 18 September 1837. Receiving stolen goods Remarks; " but shams fits. Has 2 children may be sent out before vessel sails"
Catherine Murphy was convicted at CCC, London 18 Sep 1838 for receiving stolen goods (a ring and money) - 14 yr Transportation sentence. She departed on the 'Majestic' 3 Oct 1838 from London, arriving 22 Jan 1839 Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). Convict no. 51605. Native Place: Cork, Ireland. Age 49 yrs. Married. 7 children. 5' 1"; sallow complexion; black hair; blue eyes; servant. Served some time at Cascades Female Factory, Hobart. Ticket of Leave 24 Nov 1843. Conditional Pardon 12 June 1846. Husband: John ...well (Hornwell, Howell, Shorwell ?) also transported.