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Transportation
Denis Egan was transported on the Isabella, departing 31st Jul 1823 and arriving 16th Dec 1823 with 202 passengers.
The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).
Isabella (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Colonial Secretary Index. |
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Colonial Secretary Index. EGAN, Denis. Per "Isabella", 1823 1823 Dec 23 On list of convicts landed from the "Isabella" and forwarded to Parramatta for distribution (Reel 6012; 4/3510 p.31) 1824 Sep 10 On list of prisoners assigned (Fiche 3290; 4/4570D p.36)
At a Special Sessions of the Peace held at Parsonstown, on Tuesday the 15th inst., Mr. Denis Egan was sentenced to be transported for seven years, by the unanimous decision of nearly twenty Magistrates, who presided. This is the same personage who, the public may recollect, was taken up nearly a year and a half past with a test book in his pocket of a most atrocious nature. He was taken up in the village of Duankerrin. Belfast Commercial Chronicle, 26 July 1823.
On the night of Good Friday, two men were arrested near Roscrea, under suspicious circumstances, one of whom was Denis Egan, son of Mr. John Egan, farmer of upwards of ??? per annum. In his pocket was found manuscript book, which was forwarded to the editor of the Antidote, Dublin paper. This book contains the oath or test which binds the Ribbonmen together, and also their catechism; but, as we find some doubt is thrown upon its authenticity, we shall not publish it at present. Leeds Intelligencer, 22 April 1822. … document found upon the person of Daniel Egan, mentioned in our paper of the 22d ult. because some doubts were thrown upon its authenticity. But, from all we can learn, there is every reason to believe that it is genuine. Egan admits, that he found the paper a fortnight before he was arrested, in a dry stone wall, by accident, and that he had not shewn and that he had not shewn it to any one during that period. This story was, however, considered to be highly improbable and his brother, John Egan, with tears in his eyes, implored him to tell from whom he got it, but in vain. Neither his his father nor brother considered him innocent, or the paper insignificant; they expressed the utmost abhorrence at its contents, and the highest displeasure at his being concerned in such horrible business. They did not believe that he found the paper; but that it was put into his hands by some designing villain. The following is copy of this precious document :— 1st. I do voluntarily swear to keep secret the test of my oath which I made before committee. 2nd. Never to come as evidence against my committee, or the man who brought in or any my brother unitedman, on any account whatever, through spite or malice, or at the persuasion of any person or persons. 3rd. Any man who turns out contrary to his oath, to brought to trial, and. if found guilty, to be either hanged, drowned, or burned, dead or alive. 4th. Not to stand by and see my brother unitedman struck or ill-used, without assisting him in some manner; and not to hear him ridiculed or run upon, without letting him know; and not to hear any thing concerning united business, or our brotherly combination, without reporting to your committee. 5th. To contribute to the rapport of my brother united man when in prison or sickness ? in that case, not to have one shilling without dividing it with if he wants it, and to know him to be the united bonds; and to lodge the money in the hands the treasurer or committee. 6th. Not to have carnal knowledge of my brother unitedman's wife, sister, mother, without lawful permission. 7th. Not to rob, or steal, keep company with a robber, and know him to one, without liberty of your committee. 8th. out upon all lawful occasions, when called upon by getting proper notice, as by letter or word of mouth, from the committee; and also, not to commit any action concerning united business without liberty; and also to upright to all regulations issued out of your committee. 9th. tight knee-deep in orange blood—the crying children, the moaning of women, or the groaning of men, not to daunt —for the restoration and continuation of the long-promised liberty lo Catholic church. (Signed by the Delegate.) Leeds Intelligencer, 6 May 1822.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Denis Egan, alias age on arrival, 20, per Isabella I (3) 1823, tried 1823, at Birr, Kings Co., 7 years, DOB, 1803, native place, Templemore Tipperary Co., Trade, Farmer.