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« on: Tuesday 27 August 19 09:11 BST (UK) »
Hi Wivenhoe ,I did try to reply last week, but somehow it was sent to admin.
I am new to RootsChat and just learning to negotiate the site, sorry.
I also tried to attached the link that I have, but failed that too.
Any way if you look on the Libraries Tasmania,Names Index and type in Catherine Coughlan .
Look at the Convict Indent 15-1-4 image 240 but in particular 241.
It mentions Catherine was tried at Skibb Sess by Mr J Moore Esq in May 1847.
In Tasmania she was sent to work on the North West Coast with Mr Thomas at Burgess ,Tas
She met Charles King (Bardaster ship) also a convict and married.
They had a son Thomas born Oct 1851.
Charles and Catherine purchased their own property at Harford, Tas.
Catherine died as a result of being burned in Jan 1864.
Whilst clearing the scrub and burning off, Her dress caught alight ,she ran to a creek where she was found later that day.
She died about 3 days later.Poor soul.
Son Thomas continued on the farm, married and had children .His son Charles was my Grandfather.