Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Matthew Fennessey 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
War Office Records. General Courts Martial Register. Private Matw. Fennessy, 88th Regt, Tried at Athlone, Court Martial, 21 July 1828. laid before the King, 1 August 1828. Desertion, being the 2nd time. Sentence: Transportation as a felon for 14 years & sent to New South Wales.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Matthew Fennessey, alias Fennessy, age on arrival, 27, per Fergusson, 1829, Tried 1828 at Athlone, Roscommon Co or Westmeath Co, 14 years, for Desertion. DOB, 1802, native place, Tipperary. Single, Catholic, Trade, soldier ploughman. Colonial sentence.