Dictionary of Sydney

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Hart, Catherine

Convict who was tried on 8 December 1784 at the Old Bailey, London for theft and sentenced to seven years' transportation. On Lady Penrhyn she developed a relationship with seaman John Fisher with whom she had a son after she was transferred to Prince of Wales. She was later sent to Norfolk Island aboard Sirius.

Milestone
Born
1766
Arrived Sydney
26 Jan 1788
Departed Sydney
04 Mar 1790
Name
Alternate
Cathrin Hart
Occupation
Position
Lady Penrhyn
1787 - 29 Aug 1787
29 Aug 1787 - 1788