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Transportation
James Cannon was transported on the Fergusson, departing 16th Nov 1828 and arriving 26th Mar 1829 with 220 passengers.
Departed Dublin. 214 male prisoners - 2 deaths.
Fergusson (generic)References
| Primary Source | Convict indents. Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. James Cannon, age on arrival, 28, per Fergusson, 1829, Tried 1828 at Dublin, Life, for Robbing person burglary. 3 former convictions. DOB, 1801, native place, Dublin Co, Single, Catholic, Trade, Labourer.
Dublin. At the Commission Court on Monday last, Laurence Kavanagh, Catherine Kavanagh, and James Cannon, were indicted for burglariously breaking into the house of the Rev. Geo. Strong, on the 17th of July last, and taking therefrom several articles of wearing apparel and found guilty. Limerick Chronicle, 30 Aug 1828. Close of the Commission. … returned at half-past two o’clock, and the following sentences were pronounced: … Laurence Kavanagh, James Cannon, and Catherine Kavanagh—Sentence of death recorded. The female prisoner, on the sentence being announced, poured forth the bitterest imprecations against her first seducer. She mentioned the name of the person, but we are not disposed to give publicity to any charge coming from such a tainted source. … Saunder’s News-Letter, 28 Aug 1828
description: Previous convictions: 3; Height in feet & inches: 5, 9; Complexion: Ruddy & pock pitted; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Light Hazel; Employment Organisation: G Wyndham; Residence: Hunter River