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Transportation
Thomas Byrne was transported on the Morley, departing 3rd Nov 1827 and arriving 3rd Mar 1828 with 173 passengers.
The "Morley" was built on the Thames, England in 1811. Convicts were transported to New South Wales on the Morley in 1817, 1818, 1820, 1828 and 1829 and to Van Diemen's Land in 1820 and 1823. 1829 Voyage. 200 Male English Convicts. Commander; Harrison. Richard Lewis; Surgeon Superintendent arrived 2 Dec 1829. All convicts survived the voyage.
Morley (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
NOTE. There were 2 young men named Thomas Byrne, both convicted in Dublin for Life. One had a Colonial Sentence and was sent to Moreton Bay for 2 years. Moreton Bay records state that his original sentence was for Highway robbery, but also state that he was a native of Dublin. One of the Thomas Byrnes settled in Windsor district and gained his Conditional pardon in 1848. The other settled in Maitland district and gained his Conditional pardon in 1854. It is not easy to be sure which was which!
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Thomas Byrne, alias Burn, age on arrival, 19, per Morley (5) 1828, tried 1827 at Dublin, Life, for robbery house. DOB 1809, native place, Dublin. Catholic. single. Blacksmith.