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Life Summary

Name Catherine Henrys
Alternative Names
  • Jemmy the Rover
  • Catherine Dobbs
  • Catherine Henry
Born

1806
Sligo, Ireland

Died

15 August, 1855 (aged ~ 49)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Cause of Death

cancer (not specified)

Cultural Heritage

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  • convict (1836-1850) Tasmania, Australia
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Convict Record
Crime Sentence Commuted To Court Trial Date
theft life - - -

* Dates are approximate