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Patrick Duffey was transported on the Guillardon, departing 30th Nov 1837 and arriving 11th Mar 1838 with 16 passengers.
The Guillardon is the first packet ship in the service of the Australian Association of India. The Guillardon, from Calcutta, had arrived at Hobart 1838, carrying passengers, soldiers & families, steerage passengers and 18 convicts to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania).
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Indent: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON16-1-1/CON16-1-1P72 and https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON16-1-1/CON16-1-1P73 No 1306. Patrick Duffey, Bengal European Regt. Age 26 Trade, Labourer. Tried Agra 6 June 1837, Life. Native place, West Meath, Ireland. Single, catholic. Can read and write. Remarks: 1 S, Elizabeth married Serjeant Baxter of same Regt. Per Ship Guillardon, Offence: Stabbing an acting Corporal. Conduct Record: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-11/CON31-1-11P81 Patrick Duffey, arr Guillardon 11 March 1838. Tried Agra East Indies, 10 June 1837, Life. See record for details. Last entry read: The Lieut. General has approved of this mans conduct being considered when eligible for a T. of l. for the essential service he rendered on the occasion of Mr and Mrs Jackaman being thrown out of a gig. Vide. Memo 23 July 1844. Conduct Record: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON35-1-1/CON35-1-1P172 Patrick Duffey. Conditional Pardon, apprd. 15/5/1849.
Indent: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON16-1-1/CON16-1-1P72 and https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON16-1-1/CON16-1-1P73 No 1306. Patrick Duffey, Bengal European Regt. Age 26 Trade, Labourer. Tried Agra 6 June 1837, Life. Native place, West Meath, Ireland. Single, catholic. Can read and write. Remarks: 1 S, Elizabeth married Serjeant Baxter of same Regt. Per Ship Guillardon, Offence: Stabbing an acting Corporal.
Patrick Duffy married Ellen Brennan at Oatlands Tasmania 28 July 1850. Ellen Brennan was also a convict arriving Tasmania 26th June 1849 on the Australasia. Patrick Duffy passed away 13th January 1883. Ellen Duffy passed away 2nd July 1892.
Patrick enlisted 1818 in Behampore as a Private in the Grenadier Company, European Regiment in Bengal India,his occupation before enlisting was a Clerk in the East Indies. He re-enlisted in Agra on 25th August 1828 for 5 years and then re-enlisted again 17th July 1834 for 5 years. His parents are listed as European and he was Transported for Life to New South Wales by sentence of General Court Martial 8th August 1837. His crime was committed 11th May 1837 when he maliciously stabbed with a bayonet, in the chest and other parts of the body, acting Corporal George Ritchie. His Sentence: The court on the evidence before them, are of the opinion, that the prisoner is guilty of the charge preferred against him and sentence him accordingly to be hanged by the neck till he be dead. Recommendation by the court: The Court have performed the painful part of its duty in passing the above sentence of death on the prisoner, but it appearing that premeditated malice did not actuate the prisoner to the commission of the crime of which he has been found guilty, beg most respectfully to recommend him to the clemency of the Excellency the Commander in Chief. On the above recommendation of the majority of the members of this court martial I remit the sentence of death passed against the prisoner, and order that he shall be transported beyond the seas as a felon for the remainder of his life, signed: H Fane General Commander in Chief. On 30th June 1837 the Right Honourable Governor General of India concurs in the foregoing communication of a sentence of death to transportation beyond the seas, as a felon, for the remainder of his life, passed on Private Patrick Duffy, Grenadier Company European Regiment. Patrick Duffy pleased that he was mad, from often repeated and excessive drunkness. The infirmity of mind arising from that cause, is his only excuse, yet the court has been induced to recommend him to mercy. Patrick Duffy had a sister who was married to Sergeant Baxter.
Patrick Duffey was convicted at Agra, East India on 10 June 1837 for stabbing a Corporal with intent to murder. Life Sentence. Calcutta Gaol report good. Aged 26yrs; labourer; 5'9 1/2"; dark complexion; grey eyes; auburn hair. Native place - West Main Numerous assignments in Colony of Van Diemen's Land (now named Tasmania). Conditional Pardon 15 May 1849. Died 11 Feb 1883 - at New Town (nr Hobart) Pauper Establishment of brain disease. Listed as aged 73yrs; born India; shepherd.