Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Martin Dwyer was transported on the Westmoreland, departing 27th Apr 1838 and arriving 22nd Aug 1838 with 112 passengers.
The Westmoreland was a 405-ton sailing ship built in 1832 at Lynn, Norfolk, England. Four (4) sailings listed for her to transport convicts (and some free settlers and soldiers) to Australia - New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). (Voyage in 1838 from Ireland to NSW is currently being compiled, incomplete list of persons to date.)
Westmoreland (generic)References
| Primary Source | State Records NSW - Ship List |
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Convict Notes
Aged 25 on Ship List
Martin Dwyer was 28 years old on arrival - he was accompanied by his children John aged 6 years and Anne aged 4 years. Martin's wife was Ann Kirwin/or Kelly who arrived on the 'Margaret 1839' - she had been tried at the same time as Martin and was convicted of receiving stolen goods. Martin and Ann had a further 5 children in NSW. 1842: TOL, Camden 3/1/1851: COF 6/4/1880: Martin died aged 72, at Gadara, Tumut, NSW.
Height 5 feet 6 1/2 inches, Grey Eyes, Brown Hair Tried 30 December 1837