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Summary

Born
Jan 1804
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Aug 1826
Arrival
Dec 1826
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Cassidy
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1804
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Chimney sweep
Aliases: Mcmahon, Mcfahon

Crime

Crime: Theft - larceny
Convicted at: Ireland, Donegal
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Aug 1826
Ship: Phoenix
Arrival: 25th Dec 1826
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Cassidy was transported on the Phoenix, departing 29th Aug 1826 and arriving 25th Dec 1826 with 191 passengers.

Built at Thames, England 1798. 589 tons.

PhoenixPhoenix (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 11th August 2024

NSW Convict Index. James Cassidy, alias McFahon, per Phoenix, 1826, Certificate of Freedom, 22 March 1833, No 33/0196; Renewed CF 37/593. 24 July 1837.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 11th August 2024

DONEGAL ASSIZES. .. James Cassidy, otherwise M‘Fanan, for stealing plough irons—to be transported 7 years. Enniskillen Chronicle, 6 April 1826.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 11th August 2024

Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. James Cassidy, alias McMahon, McFahon, age on arrival, 22, per Phoenix III (1826) Tried at Lifford Donegal Co. 1826, 7 years for Stealing iron. 2 former convictions. DOB, 1804, Native place, Derry. Single. Catholic. Trade, Sweep.