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Edward Donoghy was transported on the Waterloo, departing 18th Dec 1830 and arriving 30th Apr 1831 with 200 passengers.
1829 - Waterloo's first voyage arrived at Sydney Cove 9 July 1829. 180 Male Convicts. 2 Died on voyage. 7 sent to the hospital on landing. Total mustered; 171. Stephen Addison - Commander Michael Goodsire - Surgeon Superintendent [His wife was a passenger] 1842 - The Waterloo voyage of 1842 was wrecked on 28/8/1842. 189 people drowned, these being 143 convicts, 15 men of the 99th Regiment, together with 17 wives and children, the boatswain Mr. Chiverton, the sailmaker, the carpenter and 11 of the crew. Convicts were then received in Cape Town Prison from the wreck of the Waterloo, 2nd September 1842. They then completed their voyage to VDL per “Cape Packet” which arrived on 23/11/1842.
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Pig Stealing. Edward Donnaghy, for…. of William Cunningham, near Clare, ... Cunningham examined-…. near last month ; had it shut up, ..., next morning; ….. traced from house to clover field, where was blood , further search, witness got part of his pig …. it was his pig four ring, had put … one part witness found in the flax-hole was cut off ...; got another part of the pig under the bed which part fitted and with that found in the hole; the prisoner confessed, before Mr. Blacker, of Markethill, in witness’s presence, that he took the pig, prisoner is neighbour of witness’s; prisoner is labourer witness never heard anything to the prejudice of his character; Wm. Blacker, Esp., of Markethill, was called on and sworn . could not, however, recollect any thing that took place when the prisoner was brought before him. John Robinson, sergeant of Police, was then examined—He made a confession to witness; witness told prisoner that, whatever he might confess, would not be taken in evidence against him when he would come to be tried. His Lordship here desired this witness never to do the like again, it was holding out hope. His Lordship told the Jury if they believed the prosecutor, they should find the prisoner Guilty. The Jury consulted for few minutes, and returned a verdict accordingly. To be transported for 7 years. Newry Telegraph, 30 July 1830.
129883 Donoghy Edward - Waterloo 1831. AO NSW Principal Superintendent of convicts. Indents. Fiche No. 696 pp 1 - 52. Ploughs, reaps, sows. Father of three, sentenced to 7 years transportation for pig stealing. Tried Armagh 27 July 1830. 65306 Donoghy Edward - Waterloo 1831. 1835 30 June Invermein. Granted Ticket of Leave. 100339 Donoghy Edward - Waterloo 1831. 1836 16 February SG. Ticket of leave cancelled for drinking with an assigned servant. 98308 Donoghy Edward - Waterloo 1831. 1837 Newcastle GRC. Freed. Employed at the gaol
Born - Armagh Ireland. Married 3 children.