Caroline "Cato" Moulder, Convict "Fanny" 1833

Birth surname changed for some reason.

Suspected theft of a hat worth 20 shillings Mr Samual Eness. Note that Caroline's father shows as being a hatter by trade on her death certificate. Did the whole family move from Ireland to Holborn, London? (shows as being of the Parish of St George, Holborn on her arrest papers) or was she there working for another person, who was a hatter? Did she steal from one of her father's clients, or from her master, being Samual Eness? Why steal a hat when you father makes them for a living?

Convicted: 17 May, 1832, Old Bailey, Middlesex Gaol, London Sentence: Transportation for 7 years, with bond (what does bond mean?) Age when sentenced: 17-18 years old Religion: Catholic Height: 4 foot, 9 1/4 inches Complexion: Ruddy and a little freckled Hair: Brown Eyes: Light Hazel Occupation: Needlewomen, house maid, all work

Arrived Sydney 2 February 1833, aboard "Fanny 2" - 9 months after being convicted

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