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Voyage
Transportation
Owen Mccarthy was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 7th Aug 1841 and arriving 2nd Jan 1842 with 146 passengers.
Prince Regent, 1820-21. On Tuesday arrived from Ireland, the ship Prince Regent, Captain Clifford. She left the Cove of Cork the 19th of September last, and brings, in excellent health, 144 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Taylor, R. N. The guard comprises 30 men of the 1st Foot (Royals), under orders of Lieut. Lewis. Sydney Gazette, 13 Jan 1821.
Prince Regent (generic)References
| Primary Source | Convict Record No. 3476P |
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Convict Notes
Owen and Catherine (nee Casey) had two children after she and their daughter Julia joined him in Tasmania. These children were born in Westbury: Jeremiah (born 30 April 1855, died 5 Jan 1921) and Catherine (born and died in 1857).
Owen was married to Catherine in Ireland and had a daughter Julia. Catherine and Julia came out to Tasmania when Owen his Conditional Pardon. There were 2 children born after Catherine's arrival but neither survived. Catherine died in 1886 and Owen in 1877. They both lived in Westbury Tasmania.
Conditional Pardon dated 21 September 1847. Owen died 1887 in Westbury Tasmania
His wife Catherine and daughter Julia eventually came to Tasmania