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John Byrne 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 Census and Certificates. |
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Convict Notes
The Convict Indentures states that John Byrne was 35 years. He could read and write; religion Roman Catholic; status married with 3 daughters and a native of County Wicklow. He was an in-door servant and stableman. John was convicted of robbing cart on 25 November 1835 at Dublin City and sentenced to life. He had one prior conviction and served 6 months. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet3 1/2 inches; complexion ruddy and freckled: hair light brown and eyes hazel grey. Transport number 50. Prisoner number 36-1855. 1837 NSW General Census states that John Byrne was assigned to I) Government Service in Sydney and ii) to Mr William Sawyer, Sydney. Received Certificate of Freedom on 30 August 1843 (43/1417) at Broulee.