Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Catherine Woods was transported on the Sea Queen, departing 8th May 1846 and arriving 29th Aug 1846 with 171 passengers.
Built 1841 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 415 Tons.
Sea Queen (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 58. Tasmanian Archives - convict records. |
| 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
Catherine WOODS was convicted at Kirkdale, Lancaster on 29 Oct 1845 for stealing coats. 5 previous convictions. 7 yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania), Australia per the 'Sea Queen', arriving there 29 Aug 1846. Aged 18 yrs; single woman; housemaid; 5'2" height; Roman Catholic; can read; fair complexion; light brown hair; blue eyes. Native place of birth: Liverpool, England. Father: William Mother: Catherine Brothers: Francis, Joseph & John (ref. for above details, as recorded on her Convict record upon arrival.) Colony of VDL: 6 months Probation Period. Stationed on the 'Anson' hulk, Derwent River, Hobart. Work services. 31 Jan 1848: Application for Permission to Marry - Catherine WOODS (per Sea Queen) to George THEXTON (per 'Asia') 21 June 1848: Marriage of Catherine WOODS, aged 19, Pass Holder to George THEXTON, aged 28 yrs, a printer, at St. Peter's Church, Hamilton. (ref. 37/1/7 no. 1508) 4 Nov 1848: at Foster's home - neglect of duty. 3mths hard labour - at the Female Factory Hobart. 24 Aug 1848: sent to the Female Factory Hobart, her husband having been committed as an idle and disorderly person. 13 March 1849: Absconded. 24 Jan 1851: Absconded and apprehended aboard the "Shamrock" steamer, with intent to escape. Existing transportation sentence extended by 18 mths. 23 Jan 1852: Delivered of a male, illegitmate child at the Female Factory, Launceston. 16 Feb 1852: Death of Catherine WOODS, at the Female Factory, Launceston. Aged 37 yrs. (ref. noted on Conduct record & Death registration) 18 Jan 1853: Child John WOODS died, at the Female Factory, Launceston. Aged 17mths. Female convict's son. (ref. noted on Conduct record & Death registration 35/1/22 no. 791)