Patrick Foley

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Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Cow stealing
Departure
Sep 1828
Arrival
Jan 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Patrick Foley
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Errand boy

Crime

Crime: Cow stealing
Convicted at: Ireland, Kerry
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Sep 1828
Arrival: 17th Jan 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Patrick Foley was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 21st Sep 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 201 passengers.

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References

Primary SourceAustralia Convict Indentures (hand written)

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 30th July 2025

KERRY ASSIZES Tralee, March 26—Our Assizes ended this day, and the Right Hon, the Lord Chief Baron and the Hon. Baron Pennefather, left this for Cork. The following are the convictions and sentences ; … Michael Sullivan, otherwise Quinlan, and Patrick Foley, cow stealing —To transported for seven years. ... Southern Reporter, 29 March 1828.

Wendy Smith avatar
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on 3rd March 2020

The Convict Indentures state that Patrick Foley was 16 years old. He could read and write; religion Catholic; status single and a native of Kerry. He was an errand boy. He was convicted of cow stealing in Kerry on 24 March 1828 and sentenced to 7 years. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes - Height 5 feet 1 1/2 inches; complexion dark ruddy and freckled; hair red and eyes blue. Transport number 183. Assigned to Mr William Carter, Hunter's River. Received Certificate of Freedom in 1835 (number 35/1127).