William Cunningham

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Summary

Born
Jan 1795
Conviction
Irish rebel
Departure
Dec 1814
Arrival
Aug 1815
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Cunningham
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1795
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Carpenter

Crime

Crime: Irish rebel
Convicted at: Ireland, Westmeath
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Dec 1814
Ship: Canada
Arrival: 5th Aug 1815
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Cunningham was transported on the Canada, departing 5th Dec 1814 and arriving 5th Aug 1815 with 163 passengers.

CanadaCanada (generic)

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Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

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Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. William Cunningham, age on arrival, 20, per Canada (3) 1815, Tried Westmeath Co., 1814, Life. DOB, 1795, native of Westmeath. Carpenter. -------------------------------------------------------- Westmeath Assizes - Mullingar March 17 - James Fox was indicted, for that he on the 10th of November at Balaslock, in the county of Westmeath, did administer an unlawful and treasonable oath to one Patrick Martin, contrary to the statute. William Cunnyham, Patrick Geraghty, James Geraghty and Michael Fox were indicted for that they on the same day, and at the same place, did aid and assist said James Fox in administering an unlawful and treasonable oath. All were convicted on the testimony of Patrick Martin and sentenced to be transported. Freeman's Journal 16 March 1814. ----------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. CUNNINGHAM, William. Per "Canada". 1815 Oct 11 Wheelwright. Cunningham sent to Newcastle (Reel 6004; 4/3494 p.223) -----------------------------------------------------