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Thomas Dainty was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 21st Sep 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 201 passengers.
Governor Ready (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australia Convict Indentures (hand written) |
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Convict Notes
Yesterday morning the following convicts found guilty at the last Assizes, were transmitted from the City Jail under a Military escort to Cork, for transportation to Botany Bay :— Daniel Connors, John Hourigan, Patrick Connolly. Thomas Bluett, Thomas Dainty, John Clark, Charles Carthy, William Broggy, Michael Hayes, Edmond Price, Michael Mahony, Patrick Higgins, and James Scully. Limerick Chronicle, 7 May 1828.
Thomas Danty, for stealing 28 yards of dowlas from the shop of John M. Dwyer. Verdict—Guilty. To be transported for seven years. Limerick Chronicle, 15 March 1828. (Dowlas - a coarse linen cloth used widely in the 16th and 17th centuries and manufactured originally in Brittany but later especially in northern England and Scotland. Like sailcloth.) SUMMARY OF TRIALS IN THE CITY. Convictions,— … To be transported for seven years— Thomas Danty, stealing dowlass; ... Limerick Chronicle, 22 March 1828.
The Convict Indentures state that Thomas Dainty was 20 years old. He could read and write; religion Catholic; status single and a native of Limerick. He was an indoor servant. He was convicted of stealing dowlass (I think) in Limerick on 13 March 1828 and sentenced to 7 years. He had 2 prior convictions. Physical attributes - Height 5 feet 2 1/4 inches; complexion ruddy; hair dark brown and eyes brown. Transport number 157. Assigned to Mr William Dunn, Patterson Plains.