John Cunningham

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Summary

Born
Jan 1796
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
Jul 1823
Arrival
Dec 1823
Death
Oct 1829
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Personal Information

Name: John Cunningham
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1796
Death: 3rd Oct 1829
Age at death: 33
Occupation: Soldier

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Down
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Jul 1823
Ship: Isabella
Arrival: 16th Dec 1823
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Cunningham was transported on the Isabella, departing 31st Jul 1823 and arriving 16th Dec 1823 with 202 passengers.

The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).

IsabellaIsabella (generic)

References

Primary SourceNew South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 4th February 2024

John Cunningham was indicted for stealing a watch, at Rathfriland, on the 4th December last, the property of Wm. Wallace.— Guilty; to be transported seven years. Belfast Commercial Chronicle, 31 March 1823.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 31st October 2020

1823 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842. Name; John Cunningham No; 73. Ship; Isabella. 1823. Age; 27 Est birth Year; 1796 (Age 30 on Bond Indents) Native Place; Donnegal Calling; Soldier & Groom Offence; Felony watch Date of Trial: Down County. Spring Assizes 1823 Sentence; 7 years Height; 5 ft. 4 inches Complexion; Fresh Freckled Hair; Brown Eyes; Brown Noted against name; Behaved very well on the voyage -------------------------- 1823 - On list of convicts landed from the "Isabella" and forwarded to Windsor for distribution No; 39. John Cunningham to John Brabyn Esq. -------------------------- 1825 - Muster. G. S. D. Ross. Windsor --------------------------- 1829 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, John Cunningham. Ship; Isabella, Age - 40. Died - 3 October 1829. District - Parramatta