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Transportation
Bernard Fitzpatrick was transported on the Providence, departing 10th Dec 1810 and arriving 2nd Jul 1811 with 181 passengers.
The ship named 'Providence' was built in Calcutta, India in 1808. 649 tons. The 1811 voyage brought many convicts from Ireland to Australia. 73rd Regiment. Also several free settlers. 5-6 deaths on voyage. The ship was lastly scuttled at St. Martin's, Isle of Scilly in 1833.
Providence (generic)References
| Primary Source | Mayberry, Peter; Irish Convicts to NSW 1788-1849 (online database) |
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Convict Notes
Burial - buried in an unconsecrated Catholic section of the cemetery. Ref : Register of Burials Rev J.T. Terry 1821 - 1832, with register of burials at St John's Campbelltown 1838 - 1952 See 4th entry in LH column
Margaret, daughter of Barnaby Fitzpatrick and Catherine Mullin born 1806 Dublin came to Australia in 1836. confirmed by Local Family History Society. Married Stephen Balcombe at Parramatta in 1837 and had three children. Died 1880 aged 74.
Cause of death -'Felo de se' Latin for In Anglo-Latin, the term for "one who commits suicide" was felo-de-se, literally "one guilty concerning himself." Source : Registers of Coroners´ Inquests and Magisterial Inquiries, 1834-1942 1834-1859
Colonial Secretary Index. FITZPATRICK, Bernard. Per "Providence", 1811 1817 - Petition for mitigation of sentence (Fiche 3177; 4/1851 p.108) 1820 -Of Portland Head. Memorial (Fiche 3018; 4/1823 No.242) 1821 Sep 8 - Constable. On list of all persons victualled from H.M. Magazines (Reel 6016; 4/5781 p.62) 1822 - Signatory to petition from the ordinary constables of Sydney complaining of the diminution of their rations (Reel 6055; 4/1760 p.43c) 1822 Feb 1 - Re 130 acres measured at Mittagong and Camden (Reel 6054; 4/1759 p.118) 1822 Oct 8 - On list of persons receiving an assigned convict (Fiche 3290; 4/4570D p.19) 1822 Dec 27-1825 Aug 30 -On pay lists of constables employed at Sydney (Reel 6029, 4/7016A pp.13-121, 187-216, 4/7016B pp.5-113, 179-207, & 4/7016C pp.22-383; Reel 6030, 4/7016D pp.19-385; Reel 6061, 4/1779 pp.154b, 163a & 4/1780 pp.190a, 207a, 222b) 1823 Mar - On list of constables in Sydney from Sep 1820 to Mar 1823 (Reel 6056; 4/1764 p.64) 1823 Mar 22 - Re passport to pass through Cow Pastures (Reel 6010; 4/3508 p.16) 1823 May 23 - On list of persons receiving an assigned convict (Fiche 3290; 4/4570D p.21) 1824 - On list of constables doing duty in Sydney and its environs requiring slop clothing (Reel 6017; 4/5782 p.93) 1824 May 8 - Application for a passage to Hobart Town for his son Cullum to be an assistant to Revd Conolly (Reel 6061; 4/1779 p.76). Reply, 15 May (Reel 6013; 4/3511 p.242) 1824 May 22, Jun 4,11 - On lists of constables doing duty for the town of Sydney & its vicinity who are entitled to a weekly ration (Reel 6061; 4/1779 pp.97b, 119b, 140b) 1824 Dec 31 -On list of district and other constables doing duty in Sydney and its vicinity (Reel 6063; 4/1784 p.314a) --------------------------------------------------Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Bernard Fitzpatrick, age 28, Per Providence I (1811) Tried 1809 at Dublin City, sentence, Life. DOB. 1783 ------------------------------------------------ In reference to a paragraph on the subject of the recent gaol-breaking, which appeared in a late number of the Gazette, wherein it was stated that a constable named Fitzpatrick was dismissed for neglect of duty on that occasion, we would wish to intimate, as there is another constable of the same name, that the man alluded to is not Bernard Fitzpatrick, who has, for the last nine years, been an extremely efficient and active constable, and is at present a conductor in the Police establishment, - but to other person, who was attached exclusively to the gaol. Sydney Gazette, 25 Dec 1825. ------------------------------------------------ Mr. Bernard Fitzpatrick, for 13 years in the Sydney Police and nine in the Court of Requests Office as chief bailiff, has retired from public duty to enjoy a green old age in quiet and retirement. Mr. F. we understand has memorialised His Excellency to grant him a pension for his twenty-three years services, and we opine that Sir George Gipps will not reject the prayer of the petition. Sydney Monitor, 8 Aug 1838. ------------------------------------------------ There are many reports mentioning his work in the police and as a Bailiff, which can be found on TROVE.
The 1828 Census has the family in two different addresses. Page 148... [Ref F0643] Fitzpatrick, Catherine, 40, came free, Providence, 1811, Catholic, householder, Sussex Street Sydney. [Ref F0644] Fitzpatrick, John, 20, came free, Providence, 1811, Catholic [Ref F0645] Fitzpatrick, Columbus, 18, came free, Providence, 1811, Catholic. [Ref F0646] Fitzpatrick, Ambrose, 14, born in the colony. Fitzpatrick, Michael, 11, born in the colony. and Page 149... [Ref F0667] Fitzpatrick, Bernard, 45, conditional pardon, Providence, 1810, life, Catholic, constable, at Geo. Jelk, Castlereagh Street Sydney. [Ref F0668] Fitzpatrick, Cullum, 18, came free, Providence, 1810, Catholic, coachmaker, at Cha. Weaver, Castlereagh Street Sydney. [Ref F0669] Fitzpatrick, Ambrose, 15, came free, 1810, Catholic. ## Clearly Cullum and Ambrose entered by each parent.
Barnard had been married in Ireland and his wife Catherine and two sons also came on the "Providence" when he was transported. the 1822 Muster records this: Fitzpatrick, Bernard, conditional pardon, Providence, life, Ordinary constable, Sydney. Fitzpatrick, Catherine, came free, Providence, wife of above. Fitzpatrick, Cullum, came free, Providence, child of above. Fitzpatrick, Ambrose, 8, born in the colony, child of above. Fitzpatrick, Michael, 6, born in the colony, child of above. Also the 1825 muster: Fitzpatrick, Bernard, conditional pardon, Providence, 1811, life, constable, Sydney. Fitzpatrick, Catherine, came free, Providence, 1811, wife of B. Fitzpatrick, Sydney. Fitzpatrick, Columbus, came free, Providence, 1811, son of above. Fitzpatrick, Ambrose, 12, born in the colony, son of above. Fitzpatrick, Michael, 9, born in the colony, son of above.