Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
David Cunningham was transported on the Phoenix, departing 29th Aug 1826 and arriving 25th Dec 1826 with 191 passengers.
Built at Thames, England 1798. 589 tons.
Phoenix (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Ireland National Archives. Ireland-Australia Transportation Database Doc Ref: PPC 2753. Petitioner Name, Widow Cunningham, mother. Convict, Davis Cunningham, Imprisonment Place: Downpatrick, Co. Down. Sentence, Transportation for 7 years. Crime Description: Pick pocketing. Petitioner states five of her sons were killed fighting in the Penninsular war. Petition endorsed: '2 signatures forgeries' Petition received in the year 1826.
To be transported for 7 years: John Gamble alias Carley, cow-stealing ; grand larceny, James Kerr, Jas. Hamilton, John McCartney, Elizabeth Darley, Wm. Barry, Mary Barry, James McShane, David Cunningham, Alex. M'Callum, James Crawford, Alex. Hamilton, Susan Matthews, and Catharine Magee. Belfast Commercial Chronicle, 3 April 1826.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. David Cunningham, age on arrival, 22, per Phoenix III 1826, Tried 1826, at Down, 7 years for Stealing money. No previous convictions. DOB, 1804, native place, Antrim Co, Single, Protestant, Trade, Calico silk printer.