John Callaghan

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Summary

Born
Jan 1777
Conviction
Forgery
Departure
May 1829
Arrival
Aug 1829
Death
Jan 1831
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Personal Information

Name: John Callaghan
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1777
Death: 1st Jan 1831
Age at death: 54
Occupation: Porter
Aliases: Callaghan, Michael (Alias)

Crime

Crime: Forgery
Convicted at: London Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 20th May 1829
Ship: Norfolk
Arrival: 27th Aug 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Callaghan was transported on the Norfolk, departing 20th May 1829 and arriving 27th Aug 1829 with 201 passengers.

1832 Voyage - Norfolk 3 from Ireland. Henniker - Master. William Clifford - Surgeon Superintendent. Total originally embarked; 200. Died on voyage; 5. Arrived in Sydney Cove 9 February 1832

NorfolkNorfolk (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 63 (34)
Source DescriptionThis record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro
Original SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 20th December 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Ship: Norfolk - 1829 Name; Michael Callaghan alias John No; 43 Age; 52 [1777] Unable to Read or write. Widower - 5 children Native County; Fermoy Trade; ? Butler Offence; Forged Notes Trial; London - 18 Sept 1828 - Life, 3 previous convictions Height; 5 ft. 3 in Complexion; Dark Ruddy Hair; Dark Brown to grey Eyes; Hazel Assigned; Dept of Public Works Date of Certificate; Additional Remarks; Died at Newcastle Hospital. 7th December 1831 --------------------

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 22nd November 2020

WIFE; Sarah Jeffery or Callaghan arrived in the Colony per Ship; Roslin Castle 1830. Refer Indent No; 121 Sarah advised - Married - 3 children [ 2 ONBOARD] also on board the Roslin Castle Daughter; Ann Newman or Callaghan. Indent No; 122. Age. 17