Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
James Bergin was transported on the Cadet, departing 9th Apr 1844 and arriving 24th Aug 1844 with 161 passengers.
Built 1841 at the Isle of Man. Wood barque of 465 Tons.
Cadet (generic)References
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Convict Notes
James Bergin was tried and convicted at Queens, Ireland, 15 March 1844, of having coining implements in his possession. His brother William on board 'Cadet' for same offence. Married man; 6 children; aged 50; farm labourer & ploughman; Roman Cathlic. 5'6 1/2";black to grey hair; brown eyes; reads & writes. Mother: Ellen; Brother: John; Sisters: Mary & Kitty - all at Native Place, Queens County. Station Gang: Brown River, VDL. Emerged from Gang 24/08/1845. 28/04/1846: Misrepresenting his capacity - 10 days imprisonment with hard labour. 28/03/1848: Ticket of Leave 16/04/1850: Conditional Pardon 06/05/1857: Free Certificate Application to bring out family from Ireland. 02/04/1849: Free passage for wife allowed for all except nephew. Brother William died in hospital at Ross 31/01/1850.
Offence: having coining implements in his possession.