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John Brackenridge was transported on the Fergusson, departing 16th Nov 1828 and arriving 26th Mar 1829 with 220 passengers.
Departed Dublin. 214 male prisoners - 2 deaths.
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Convict Notes
Supreme Court. THURSDAY, JAN. 6. (Before the Chief Justice.) John Brackenbridge, Thomas M'Dermott, and Henry Kenny, were indicted for breaking and entering the warehouse of Mr. John Smith, and stealing therefrom 70 lbs. of tea, 50lbs. of sugar, 7 pairs of trowsers, 2 bottles, and 2 quarts of rum, his property, at Mainland, on the 24th October. The jury found the prisoners, Brackenridge and M'Dermott, guilty and acquitted Kenny, who was remanded, with the other prisoners, on the motion of the Crown Officer. Sydney Gazette, 8 Jan 1831. Supreme Court, SATURDAY 5. The following prisoners convicted during the late criminal sittings were this day placed at the bar and receiived sentence : John Brackenbridge and Thomas McDermott, for larceny to be severally transported for seven years. Sydney Gazette, 8 Feb 1831. Both John Brackenridge and Thomas McDermott were tried in Tyrone in March 1828, both were transported on the Fergusson together.
Moreton Bay Prisoners Register. John Brackenridge, per Ferguson, Tried Tyrone, 18 Mar 1828, for Stealing a pig, 7 years. Trade, Ploughs and shears. Colonial conviction: Sup. Ct. Sydney 5 Feb 1831, for Stealing in a dwelling house, 7 years, Returned to Sydney, 28 Apr 1838. (Run 30 Aug, Returned 5 Sep 1831. Run 23 Aug, Returned 16 Oct 1833.) Description: John Brackenridge, Native place, Tyrone, age 20, 5 ft 1ins; pale freckled comp, lt brown hair, grey eyes, Catholic.
John Brackenridge was 18 years old on arrival. He was single, could read and write and his native place was Tyrone County. 29/3/1829: Assigned to John Smith at Newcastle. 19/3/1842: COF