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James Barry was transported on the Waterloo, departing 21st May 1836 and arriving 6th Sep 1836 with 220 passengers.
1829 - Waterloo's first voyage arrived at Sydney Cove 9 July 1829. 180 Male Convicts. 2 Died on voyage. 7 sent to the hospital on landing. Total mustered; 171. Stephen Addison - Commander Michael Goodsire - Surgeon Superintendent [His wife was a passenger] 1842 - The Waterloo voyage of 1842 was wrecked on 28/8/1842. 189 people drowned, these being 143 convicts, 15 men of the 99th Regiment, together with 17 wives and children, the boatswain Mr. Chiverton, the sailmaker, the carpenter and 11 of the crew. Convicts were then received in Cape Town Prison from the wreck of the Waterloo, 2nd September 1842. They then completed their voyage to VDL per “Cape Packet” which arrived on 23/11/1842.
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| Primary Source | Australia Convict Annotated Printed Indentures; NSW 1837 General Muster and certificates. Newspapers. |
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Convict Notes
The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) dated Friday 5 September 1851 page under Assize Intelligence, Maitland Circuit Court, Cattle Stealing states that James Barry was indicted for stealing three oxen, the property of Robert Fitzgerald, at Yarramon, on 7 January 1851. In a second count he was indicted for feloniously receiving the same. Mr Purefoy appeared for the defence; attorney Mr Ward. After this case had concluded, and witnesses for character called, Mr Purefoy, by permission, called Mr James Cox, keeper of Maitland Goal, who deposed that Barry was one of the four prisoner confined in the cell with McNamara and Walsh when they lately effected their escape, and that Barry had the same opportunity of escape as they had, but was found lying quietly in the cell. His Honor having summed up, the Jury retired for three-quarters of an hour, and returned with a verdict of guilty generally, but being requested to state on which count, they retired again for half an hour, and returned with a verdict of guilty on the first count; but recommended the prisoner to favourable consideration on account of his long good character. The prisoner was sentenced to be worked for five years on the roads or public works. His Honor, in sentencing the prisoner, took occasion to make it public that he made it a rule to pass heavier sentences on servants guilty of stealing the property of their masters, and he should in this case have passed a much heavier sentence on Barry, on the ground that he assisted Moore in robbing Moore's employer but that the jury recommended him to mercy on account of his good character, as proved by most respectable witnesses.
The Convict Indentures state that James Barry was 18 years old. He could read and write; religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of County Cork. He was a stable boy. James was convicted of vagrancy at Cork City on 23 September 1835 and sentenced to 7 years. He had two prior convictions and served three months and three weeks. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 6 1/4 inches; complexion ruddy and freckled; hair brown and eyes brown. Transport number 96. Prisoner number 36-1899. The NSW 1837 General Muster states that James Barry was assigned to Mr Hungerford, Maitland, NSW. Received ticket of leave on 8 October 1840 (number 40/2067) at Maitland. Received Certificate of Freedom on 3 February 1843 (number 43/195). Comment on certificate states that 10 September 1851 - 5 years roads cattle stealing Maitland. Received second ticket of leave on 24 May 1853 (number 53/76) at Maitland.