Summary
Born
Jan 1807
Conviction
Stealing a pig
Departure
Apr 1838
Arrival
Aug 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: John Fitzgerald
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1807
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general
Voyage
Departed: 27th Apr 1838
Ship: Westmoreland
Arrival: 22nd Aug 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
John Fitzgerald 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
174
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Tried 9 March 1838 Native place: Galway County Catholic, Single Age on ship list 30, Age on arrival 31 Height 5 feet 3 1/2, Hazel Eyes, Sandy Hair, Fair Complexion CF 45/362