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Transportation
William Donovan was transported on the Jane, departing 29th Apr 1831 and arriving 5th Nov 1831 with 139 passengers.
A teak built, coppered and copper fastened vessel. 1831 sailing: The Jane departed Cove harbour, Ireland on 29 April 1831 for New South Wales, Australia. 128 prisoners, 66th Reserve Guard. 5 prisoners embarked at Cape of Good Hope. Two died during voyage. (on this site, names & details are currently being listed - as yet incomplete)
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| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
William Donovan notorious sheep-stealer, was having exercised his calling by the driving away of sheep and three lambs, property of Coghan, Guilty, and ordered to be transported for 7 years. Southern Reporter, 19 Aug 1830. Donovan was indicted for stealing two sheep and three Lambs, Guilty. To be transported for seven years. Cork Constitution, 19 August 1830. County Convictions. … William Donovan, sheep stealing ; ... Cork Constitution, 26 August 1830.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. William Donovan, age on arrival, 23, per Jane (1) 1831. Tried 1830, at Cork, 7 years, for Stealing Sheep. DOB 1808, native place, Cork. Single. Catholic. Labourer.