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Transportation
John Downes was transported on the Marquis Of Huntley, departing 27th Sep 1827 and arriving 30th Jan 1828 with 165 passengers.
Marquis Of Huntley (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Marquis of Huntley - 1827 |
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Convict Notes
The following news report may be concerning this case: ENNIS, JAN. 4.—On St. Stephen's day, some rioting ocurred between two parties of Wren Boys, near Seafield, in the west of this county, when a man named Anglam, who was riding with his party, received a blow of the handle of a pitchfork from another named Shanahen, which fractured his skull in such a manner that he expired on Saturday night. Anglam's brother struck Shanahen with a loaded whip, which leaves no hope of his recovery. On the same day, another riot took place at Liscannor, in which a man lost his life, on the like occasion. English Chronicle, 16 Jane 1827. (Wren Boys traditionally celebrated on St Stephen's Day, 26 December)
ENNIS ASSIZES—March 10. John (?), Thomas, and Michael Downes, were tried for the murder of Timothy Angling. It proved, however, to be a manslaughter. One of the witnesses, who could not speak English, was examined through an interpreter. The question was, whether the witness belonged to the party of the Downes, or the party of the Anglings, and the interpreter, in putting the question in Irish, omitted to give any Irish word for party, but repeated the English word itself, which did not escape the notice of the Learned Judge. Mr. Justice have you no Trish word for party? Interpreter—No . my Lord, there is none in the language. Mr. Justice Torrens—That is very extraordinary indeed. (A laugh. ) Counsellor O’Gorman—Neither, my Lord, is there any Irish for the English word ingratitude. (A laugh.) The prisoners were convicted of and sentenced to transportation for seven years. Dublin Morning Register, 14 March 1827.
The following are the convictions which took place at Ennis Assizes .— … Sentence of death recorded, John Gorman, for maanslaughter, to be transported for seven years; J.Downes, Michael Downes, and James Mungovan, for manslaughter, like sentence ; ... Limerick Chronicle, 17 March 1827.
1833 - 1 Oct. Ticket of Leave 1834 - 7 Oct. Certificate of Freedom. Age; 34 [1800]
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Marquis of Huntley - 1827 Indent No; 19 Name; John Downes Age; 28 Catholic, Married - one child Native Place; Co. Clare Trade or calling; Farm Servant Trial where & Date; Manslaughter - Co. Clare. 9 March Sentence; 7 years Height; 5 ft. 7 1/2 in Eyes; Brown Hair; Dark. Brown Completion; Sallow freckled Assigned; Mary Dorr, Penrith Remarks 33/853 Additional remarks noted against name; BROTHER; Indent No; 20. Name; Michael Downes on board