Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Peter Connolly was transported on the Bussorah Merchant, departing 16th Aug 1831 and arriving 14th Dec 1831 with 100 passengers.
The Bussorah Merchant was built at Calcutta in 1818, 531 tons. The ship transported convicts from England in 1828 to New South Wales, from Ireland in 1829/30 to Hobart, Van Diemen's Land and in 1831 another voyage to Sydney, New South Wales. (The ship also made voyages to Australia, in 1837, 1839 & 1845 with free immigrants.)
Bussorah Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts. |
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Convict Notes
13813 Connelly Peter - Bussorah Merchant 1831. 1832 14 June Paterson River SG. Weaver and stockman. Assigned to Wiliam Dunn. 105389 Connolly Peter - Bussorah Merchant 1831. 1842 30 April Paterson SG. Granted Ticket of Leave.
Born - Tyrone Ireland. Crime - Stealing ox. Single.