Thomas Downey

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Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Sep 1836
Arrival
Jan 1837
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Downey
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general
Aliases: Downie

Crime

Convicted at: Galway Ireland
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th Sep 1836
Arrival: 5th Jan 1837
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Thomas Downey was transported on the St Vincent, departing 13th Sep 1836 and arriving 5th Jan 1837 with 119 passengers.

St VincentSt Vincent (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 10th February 2025

County Convictions. … Thomas Downey, sheep-stealing, to be transported for life. … Galway Patriot, 30 March 1836.

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 10th February 2025

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Thomas Downey, alias Downie, age on arrival, 23, per St Vincent (1) 1837, Tried at Galway, 1836. Life for Stealing sheep. DOB, 1814, native place, Galway Co. Married, 1 male child. Catholic. Labourer