Catherine Prendergast

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Summary

Born
Jan 1801
Conviction
Vagrancy
Departure
Apr 1824
Arrival
Aug 1824
Death
Nov 1869
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Personal Information

Name: Catherine Prendergast
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1801
Death: 11th Nov 1869
Age at death: 68
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Vagrancy
Convicted at: Ireland, Kilkenny
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Apr 1824
Ship: Almorah
Arrival: 20th Aug 1824
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Catherine Prendergast 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.

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Primary SourceIrish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry

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Convict Notes

Patricia Rowan avatar
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on 1st January 2021

20th December 1825: Catherine Prendergast (Almorah 3 1824) aged 25 came bonded was given permission to marry James Quig (Alias1 Quigg) aged 30 came free. 26th April 1826 Married at St Mary's, Sydney NSW by Rev S Marsden of Parramatta. 1832 Book2, Vol1 of convict history by McClelland shows James Quig (alias1 Quigg) as Pioneers of Burragorang Valley, NSW

Patricia Rowan avatar
18
on 27th November 2020

Date of Trail: Spring 1823 Certificate of Freedom 3 May 1830 [No: 30/241]

Patricia Rowan avatar
18
on 25th November 2020

Place of Trial: Kilkenny Date of Trial: Spring after 1823 Height: 5 Feet 2 1/2 inches Eyes Light Grey Granted Certificate of Freedom on 3rd May 1830. Number 30/241

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 14th May 2020

Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry Catherine Prendergast, age 23, per Almorah (3) 1824, Tried at Kilkenny, 1823. 7 years, Native of Kilkenny, Mantau maker. DOB. 1801. -------------------------------------------------- Certificates of Freedom, May 8.— Almorah (3) Catherine Prendergast; The Australian, 14 May 1830.