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Orphan Number: 3967
Orphan: Catherine MORRISSEY
Mother:McMAHON, Bridget
Father:MORRISSEY, Patrick
Mother's ship:Earl Grey
Father's ship:
Age when admitted:11yrs
Date admitted:16 May 1850
Date discharged:13 Feb 1852
Institution(s):Queens Orphan School
Discharged to: mother married to Thomas Stopford
Remarks:
References: SWD28

This orphan has been claimed by: Anne Grant

Catherine Morrissey was my great grandmother. She married Patrick O'Brien  (convict per

St Vincent)  and became the mother of 12 children 11 of whom survived to adulthood.

The family have done well and one of Catherine's  grand daughters became a Dame of the British Empire.

I have a great fondness for my transported Grannies although they were all gone before my birth.


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This orphan has been claimed by: Lyn Hands

Catherine Morrissey was my husbands Great Great Grand Grandmother.

She married Patrick Joseph Brian / O'Brien who was transported on "St Vincent" 3 Feb 1853.
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This orphan has been claimed by: Kerry Lee

Catherine Morrissey, (11) was transported along with her sister and mother Bridget McMahon on the "Earl Grey" arriving in Hobart 9/5/1850. Catherine and Mary, daughters of Patrick Morrissey deceased, were placed in care at the Queens Orphonage in NewTown, whilst their mother served her time. Approx 18months -2 years. for stealing. Brigid married Thomas Stopford and then the girls were discharged into her care.

Catherine is my 2x great granny, she married Patrick O'Brien, they had 12 children. Lilla O'Brien my great granny married John James Daly 1900. they had 3 children.


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