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Summary

Born
Jan 1806
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Sep 1828
Arrival
Jan 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Cureen
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1806
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Sheep-stealing
Convicted at: Ireland, Waterford
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Sep 1828
Ship: Governor Ready
Arrival: 17th Jan 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Cureen was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 21st Sep 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 201 passengers.

Governor ReadyGovernor Ready (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralia Convict Indentures (hand written)

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 31st July 2025

Waterford. WATERFORD ASSIZE. CITY COURT. Thursday … John Curreen, for stealing three sheep from Thomas Curreen, at Ballylenane, on the 13th March  Guilty. Waterford Mail, 22 March 1828

Wendy Smith avatar
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on 2nd March 2020

The Convict Indentures state that John Cureen is 23 years old. He could neither read nor write; religion Catholic, status single and a native of Waterford. He is a farm labourer. He was convicted of sheep stealing at Waterford on 29 March 1828 and sentenced to 7 years. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes - Height 5 feet 3 3/4 inches; complexion ruddy; hair brown and eyes hazel. Transport number 147. Assigned to Robert Redfern, Campbell Town.