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John Driscoll

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Summary

Born

Jan 1812

Conviction

Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)

Departure

Jul 1833

Arrival

Nov 1833

Death

Unknown

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Personal Information

Name: John Driscoll

Gender: Male

Born: 1st Jan 1812

Death: Unknown

Age at death: Unknown

Occupation: Weaver

Crime

Crime: Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)

Convicted at: Ireland, Kerry

Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 24th Jul 1833

Ship: Java

Arrival: 18th Nov 1833

Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Driscoll was transported on the Java, departing 24th Jul 1833 and arriving 18th Nov 1833 with 208 passengers.

Embarked: 206 men Voyage: 117 days Deaths: 5

Java (generic)

References

Primary Source

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry

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Convict Notes

341

on 10th March 2025

Tralee Quarter Sessions Johanna Buckly. John Driscoll, and John Harrington, vagrants from the neighbourhood of Bandon, were yesterday tried and convicted of picking pockets in Listowell, and sentenced to seven years transportation. The pillagers were convicted on the evidence of a.very active and efficient peace officer Sergeant Mahony, of the Listowel Police. The Quarter Sessions for the division of Tralee end this day. Kerry Evening Post, 3 Nov 1832.

341

on 10th March 2025

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry John Driscoll, age on arrival, 21, per Java, 1833, Tried at Kerry, 1832, 7 years, for Stealing money. DOB 1812, native place, Kerry. Single. Catholic. Trade, Weaver labourer.