Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
James Downey was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 21st Sep 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 201 passengers.
Governor Ready (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australia Convict Indentures (hand written) and Warrants of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1828) |
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Convict Notes
WATERFORD ASSIZE. CITY COURT. Thursday … James Downey, for stealing two sheep from Pat. Linchan, at Fountain, in October, 18?? to mercy by the Petit Jury.— Waterford Mail, 22 March 1828
The convict indentures state that James Downey was 25 years old. He could not read or write; religion Catholic; status married and no children and is a native of Waterford. He was a farm labourer. He was convicted of a sheep stealing on 29 March 1828 at Waterford and sentenced to 7 years. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes - 5 feet 10 1/2 inches; complexion dark ruddy and freckled; hair dark brown and eyes hazel. Transport number 146. Assigned to Mr Les (or Des) Cox, Malgra. Received ticket of leave in 1833 (Number 33/286)