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Alexander Johnstone was transported on the Morley, departing 3rd Nov 1827 and arriving 3rd Mar 1828 with 173 passengers.
The "Morley" was built on the Thames, England in 1811. Convicts were transported to New South Wales on the Morley in 1817, 1818, 1820, 1828 and 1829 and to Van Diemen's Land in 1820 and 1823. 1829 Voyage. 200 Male English Convicts. Commander; Harrison. Richard Lewis; Surgeon Superintendent arrived 2 Dec 1829. All convicts survived the voyage.
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Convict Notes
The Assizes for this county commenced at commenced at Omagh on Tuesday last. … The following Prisoners were put on trial—John McGarrity, for stealing a coat—Guilty, to be transported 7 years. John Littlefield, for stealing wearing apparel—Guilty, to be transported 7 years. Charles McCollon, for stealing a cow—Guilty, to be transported 7 years. Alexander Johnston, for stealing Bank-notes—Guilty, to be transported 7 years. John Kelly, for stealing a quantity of silver coin— Guilty, to be transported 7 years. Patrick McAnany, and Samuel McGrath, for Burglary - Guilty, Sentence of Death recorded. Thomas M'Conigal, for Highway robbery—Sentence of Death recorded. Bernard McCrodden, for stealing yarn—To be transported 7 years, ... Enniskillen Chronicle, 5 April 1827.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Alexander Johnstone, alias Johnston, age on arrival, 19, per Morley (5) 1828, tried 1827 at Armagh, 7 years, for Stealing money. DOB, 1809, native place, Fermanagh. Protestant. Single. Cowboy.