Summary
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Voyage
Transportation
Thomas Dempsey was transported on the Dunvegan Castle, departing 1st Jul 1832 and arriving 16th Oct 1832 with 202 passengers.
Dunvegan Castle (generic)References
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Convict Notes
Sydney Quarter Sessions. Thomas Dempsey, George Meadley, and John Gibson, were indicted for being found on board a ship with intent to escape from the colony before the expiration of their sentences of transportation. The Jury found the prisoners not guilty, and they were discharged. Sydney Morning Herald, 9 Dec 1847.
NSW Convict index. Thomas Dempsey, per Dunvegan Castle 1832, Ticket of Leave, No 47/919. District, Bathurst Water; Tried, Dublin City. The Tickets-of-Leave granted to the following Prisoners, have been cancelled for the reasons set against their respective names, viz.— Thomas Dempsey, Dunvegan Castle 2, 1832, attempting to leave the Colony. NSW Govt Gazette, 25 Jan 1848. NSW Convict index. Thomas Dempsey, per Dunvegan Castle 1832, Ticket of Leave, No 48/257. District, Bathurst; Tried, Dublin City/ Col. NSW Convict index. Thomas Dempsey, per Dunvegan Castle 1832, Certificate of Freedom, No 51/0064. 13 May 1851. TL 48/257.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Thomas Dempsey, age on arrival, 16, per Dunvegan Castle (2), 1832. Tried 1832 at Dublin, 7 years for Picking pockets. Former conviction, 7 months. DOB, 1816, native place, Meath Co. Single. Catholic. Trade, Errand boy. Norfolk Island.