Francis Brankin
Summary
Transportation
Built Dundee, Scotland 1834. 379 tons. Rig type S. Transported convicts from Dublin, Ireland 1840 to New South Wales, Australia. List of 177 - 180 male persons. As this ship sailed direct from Ireland, the details of those on the voyage are NOT fully entered on this site, but being updated by volunteer researchers. Military Guard of the 96th Regiment plus 5 women and 11 children. Two boys, Matthew Wood (son of Michael Wood) and Patrick McArdle (son of James McArdle) - they were considered as free persons. Ship Surgeon, Robert Bower kept a Medical Journal.
References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
Claims
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Convict Notes
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Francis Brankin, alias Rankin, age on arrival, 25, per Pekoe 1840. Tried at Cape of Good Hope Court Martial South Africa, 1840, 7 year sentence, for Desertion. Former conviction, 6 months. DOB, 1815, native place, Armagh Co. Trade, Soldier & Labourer. Single. Catholic.
NSW Convict Index. Francis Brankin, per Pekoe 1840, Ticket of Leave, No 45/1724. District, Maitland. Tried Cape of G. Hope CM.
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Revisions
| Contributor | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
Maureen Withey | 1st Jan 2024 | none |