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James Gafney

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Summary

Born
Jan 1788
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Nov 1814
Arrival
Apr 1816
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Gafney
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1788
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Stonemason
Aliases: Gaffney

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Ireland, Sligo
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Nov 1814
Ship: Guildford
Arrival: 8th Apr 1816
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Gafney was transported on the Guildford, departing 30th Nov 1814 and arriving 8th Apr 1816 with 229 passengers.

The ‘Guildford’ was built on the River Thames, England in 1810. Used as a Convict Transport ship to Australia - voyages 1812, 1816, 1818, 1820, 1822, 1824, 1827 & 1829. The ship was lost at sea near Singapore in 1831, loosing all aboard.

GuildfordGuildford (generic)

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Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 17th March 2021

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. James Gafney, alias Gaffney, age on arrival, 28, Guildford (2) 1816, Tried Sligo Co, 1815, 7 years. DOB, 1788, native of Sligo, Trade, Stone mason labourer. ---------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. GAFNEY, James. Per "Guildford", 1816 1823 Jun 16 - Dealer. Memorial (Fiche 3064; 4/1834B No.116 p.697). Reply, 23 Jun (Reel 6010; 4/3508 p.568) 1824 Sep 1 -Memorial (Fiche 3089; 4/1837A No.367 p.419)