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Transportation
Catherine Normoyle was transported on the Arabian, departing 22nd Nov 1846 and arriving 25th Feb 1847 with 152 passengers.
391 ton Barque. Built Liverpool. The Barque Arabian, under the command of Captain Robertson, left Kingstown, Dublin, 22 November, 1846, with 150 female convicts and 37 children on board. One woman and 7 children died on the voyage. At least 2 children were born during the voyage. The Surgeon Superintendent was Dr Wylie, R.N. and the Matron, Mrs Evans. The Arabian arrived at Hobart Town, February 25 1847.
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Convict Notes
Trial - 16yrs 10 Jan 1846 Limerick, Ireland Tried for Larceny (Stealing 3 pounds sterling) & sentenced to transportation (7 Years) to Van Dieman's Land. Her sister Mary was transported in 1844 (Phoebe), for stealing 2 yards of blue cloth. Arrival 25 Feb 1847 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Convict Ship "Arabian". Convicted of Larceny & sentenced to deportation (7 years). Description Single, 5' 5" tall, fair complexion, dark hair, grey eyes. Occupation - Housemaid Application to Marry - 20yrs 25 Dec 1849 Application to marry William McMahon (Convict - Prince Regent) refused. Ticket of Leave - 21yrs 2 Apr 1850 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Employed by Edward Humphries. Application to Marry - 21yrs 17 Dec 1850 Application to marry James Clements (Convict - Orator) refused. Application to Marry - 22yrs 5 Aug 1851 Application to marry James Clements (Convict - Orator) approved. Marriage 25 Aug 1851 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Certificate of Freedom 10 Jan 1853 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Death of husband James Clements (1818–1858) 17 Aug 1858 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Marriage - 30yrs 4 Jul 1859 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia St Josephs Church, Margaret St, Launceston. (Married by Father Tom Butler) John Ellis 1824–1891 Died At her residence "Connemara" 214 Charles St Launceston Tasmania Burial 30 Jun 1908 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Carr Villa Memorial Park (Section A6, Plot 161). Sacred to the Memory of John Ellis who died June 23, 1891, Aged 66 Years "Jesus Mercy" and of Catherine his wife who died 28th June 1908. Also Robert James son of the above who died 22 Feb 1907
1851 - POSSIBLE MARRIAGE RECORD - St Joseph's Church, Launceston James Clemens ** Age; 27 years old. Ticket of Leave Catherine Normile ** Age; 22 years old. Ticket of Leave Witness; Edward Bowmans & Rose Hughes 1854 - DEPARTURE of James Clemon Rank: Steerage. Status: Free by servitude. Departure date: 17 Jan 1854 Departure port: Launceston. Ship: Lady Bird Ship to colony: Orator Bound to: Geelong POL220/1/3 p434
Single; Roman Catholic; 5'5"; fresh complexion; dk brown hair;grey eyes; housemaid. Assignments in Colony. 1850: Female Factory, Launceston. Ticket of Leave 02/04/1850 Certificate of Freedom 10/01/1853 Catherine applied for permission to marry: 1849: William McMahon (per Prince Regent) 1850 & 1851: James Clemon (per Orator) Sister Mary Normoyle was transported to VDL on the 'Phoebe' 1844/45. Mary married James Dobson.
Catherine Normoyle was convicted at Limerick on 10/01/1846 for stealing money. 7yr sentence. No prior convictions. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Arabian', arriving 25/02/1847.