John Devine

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Summary

Born
Jan 1810
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Sep 1828
Arrival
Jan 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Devine
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1810
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Cork
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

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

Transportation

John Devine 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

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on 4th March 2020

The Convict Indentures state that John Devine was 19 years old. He could neither read or write; religion Catholic; status single and a native of County Cork. He was a stable boy. He was convicted of stealing sheep on 31 March 1828 in Cork and sentenced to 7 years. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes - Height 5 feet 2 inches; complexion dark ruddy and pock pitted: hair brown and eyes hazel. Transport number 109. Assigned to Mr Richard Fitzgerald, Windsor. Received his Certificate of Freedom in 1835 (number 35/481).