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Life Summary

Name Catherine Yardley
Alternative Names
  • Catherine Edwards
  • Catherine Yarley
  • Catherine Yarly
Born

c. 1763
Dublin, Ireland

Died

14 October, 1818 (aged ~ 55)
Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

assaulted

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Occupation or Descriptor *
  • convict (1791-1797) New South Wales, Australia
  • farmer (1800-1818) New South Wales, Australia
  • murder victim (1818-1818) New South Wales, Australia
Key Events *
Social Issues *
Convict Record
Crime Sentence Commuted To Court Trial Date
unknown 7 years - Dublin (Ireland) 1790
Pre-transportation
Children Yes (1)
Post-transportation
Children Yes (5)

* Dates are approximate