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Thomas Fallon was transported on the Fergusson, departing 16th Nov 1828 and arriving 26th Mar 1829 with 220 passengers.
Departed Dublin. 214 male prisoners - 2 deaths.
Fergusson (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Mullingar assizes. VERY SINGULAR TRIAL. On Monday, Patrick Hislam, Thomas Fallon, and Bernard Connor, were put to the bar, charged with unlawfully assembling night, being armed, and assaulting the dwelling house of John Woods, and administering unlawful oath to him After lengthened investigation, the Learned Judge then charged the Jury at great length, after which they retired, and after remaining considerable time, the foreman returned to inform the Court that there was (no) likelihood of the Jury agreeing in their verdict. After a good deal of discussion between the Counsel for the Crown and defendants’ Counsel, it was finally agreed with the consent of the prisoners, that a Juror should be withdrawn, by which arrangement the case can tried again by another Jury. Tuesday, the case of attack on the house of Woods, near Athlone which the Jury could not agree, was again tried before another Jury, and after a very patient investigation of twelve hours, the prisoners, Patrick Hislam, Thomas Fallon, and Bernard Connor were found guilty, but recommended by the Jury. Wednesday the awful sentence of the law was passed on them by Lord Plunket. His Lordship was affected at different periods of his address to the unfortunate individuals, especially at the concluding and more awful part, that his voice faltered, and he was unable to proceed. The recommendation of the Jury would not of course, intercepted him, but he warmly exhorted the prisoners to place reliance on it. His Lordship then, after calling the attention of the prisoners to their awful situation, passing, in the usual form, the sentence of death on them. This trial, owing the peculiar circumstances attending it, has excited a great degree of interest in this county. Southern Reporter, 18 March 1828.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Thomas Fallon, age on arrival, 24, per Fergusson, 1829, Tried 1828 at Mullingar Westmeath Co, Life, for Appearing armed. White Boy Irish rebel. DOB, 1805, native place, Westmeath. Single, Catholic, Trade, Weaver.