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Summary

Born
Jan 1790
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jan 1829
Arrival
Apr 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Catherine Richards
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1790
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Country servant

Crime

Crime: Sheep-stealing
Convicted at: Ireland, Longford
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Jan 1829
Ship: Edward
Arrival: 26th Apr 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Catherine Richards was transported on the Edward, departing 1st Jan 1829 and arriving 26th Apr 1829 with 178 passengers.

Built 1806 in Bristol, England. 406 tons. 4 voyages to Australia from Britain transporting convicts. Please note some registers of person are not yet complete - a work in progress. ************** 1829 - Edward arrived from Ireland in Sydney Cove; 26 April 1829. Female Convict Ship; Commander; Gilbert. Surgeon Superintendent; William C Watt M.D. Muster held on Board; 28 April 1829. Mustered; 174. Died on Voyage; 3. Total; 177

EdwardEdward (generic)

References

Primary SourceNew South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Bound Indentures 1829

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Convict Notes

Tony Beale avatar
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on 2nd January 2022

Catherine Richards, New South Wales, Australia, Certificates of Freedom, 1810-1814, 1827-1867 (NRS 12210) Butts of Certificates of Freedom 1835 June 15. No 35/711. Wife of Michael Dogherty per ship Marquis of Wellington

Tony Beale avatar
116
on 29th December 2021

From Longford Ireland widow with 2 children who could not read or write. Tried 6/3/1828. 5' 3" fair and freckled complexion, sandy to grey hair and light hazel eyes. C33/711