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Transportation
John Dwyer was transported on the Mariner, departing 19th Jan 1827 and arriving 23rd May 1827 with 161 passengers.
The 1825 Journey. The ship Mariner, Captain Fotherley, arrived from Ireland with female prisoners, on Sunday evening. She left the Cove of Cork, the 12th of March, and brings 112 female prisoners, having lost only one on the passage. A few passengers also came per this opportunity. Surgeon Superintendent Dr. Cochrane, R. N. Sydney Gazette, 14 July 1825.
Mariner (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts. |
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Convict Notes
TRALEE ASSIZES.—CONVICTIONS. John Dwyer, jun. for the homicide of John Dillane, at Knouckanackig, on the 16th November last—not guilty of murder, but guilty of manslaughter—to be transported for seven years. Limerick Chronicle, 2 Aug 1826.
169700 Dwyer John -Mariner 1827. 1827 State Archives of NSW. Bound indents Microfiche 664. Age 26. Labourer from Kerry. Tried 26 July 1826 and sentenced to transportation for 7 years for manslaughter. Assigned to the A.A. company on arrival.
Born - Kerry Ireland. Single.