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John Bolger was transported on the Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle), departing 8th Oct 1832 and arriving 5th Feb 1833 with 197 passengers.
Built in Bristol, England. Launched in 1819. 450 ton ship. Five voyages to Australia transporting convict persons. Children of convicts were also transported but considered "free settlers" and not listed by name. The 1832/33 & 1835/36 voyages do not yet have complete lists of passengers - currently being updated. Please note this if searching for individual persons.
Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle) (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842. Annotated Printed Indentures. Roslyn Castle arrived from Cork 1833 |
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Convict Notes
NEW SOUTH WALES. RETURN OF ALL MALE CONVICTS ASSIGNED BETWEEN THE 1st AND 28th FEBRUARY, 1833. 226. Bolger John, Roslyn Castle, farm laborer, to Rev. S. Marsden, Parramatta. NSW Govt. Gazette, 3 April 1833.
QUEEN’S COUNTY ASSIZES, (From the Dublin Times.) The following is an official and correct list of the convictions and sentences at the Maryborough Summer Assizes which have just terminated :— ... John Edward Foley, James Mallion, Michael Bulger, James Bulger, John M‘Daniel, and Thomas Scilly, assaulting habitation. To be transported for life. … Enniskillen Chronicle, 9 Aug 1832.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842. Annotated Printed Indentures. Roslyn Castle arrived from Cork 1833 Name; John Bolger No; 33 - 337 . 163 Age; 42 Est Date of Birth; 1791 Married. 4 male and 6 female children Occupation; Farm Servant Offence; Assault dwelling - 7 years Trial; Queen's Co - 27 July 1832 On board ship; FATHER of No; 167. Michael Bolger -----------------------------------------------