Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
John Gavin was transported on the James Pattison, departing 2nd Oct 1829 and arriving 20th Jan 1830 with 201 passengers.
James Pattison (generic)References
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Claims
"5 x Great Grandfather"
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Convict Notes
Irish National Archives. Ireland- Australia Database. Doc FS 1835 List 1. List of 24 individuals whohave applied for their wives and families to be sent out to New South Wales to join them at the expense of Government. Wife, Dorothy Watson, residing in Co. Wicklow. John Gavin, Trial place, Co. Wicklow. Ship: James Pattison, 1830.
John GAVIN/GAVAN was tried in Wicklow, County Wicklow, Ireland in 1829 for stealing fowls. He was sentenced to seven years transportation to New South Wales. He was said to be married and his occupation was a carpenter/joiner. His native place was County Westmeath. The James Pattison (1) sailed from Dublin, Ireland on the 2nd of October 1829 and arrived in New South Wales on the 20th January 1830. He was described as being five foot five inches in height,, complexion ruddy, hair brown to grey, eyes hazel, a diagonal scar at the top of his forehead and a nose inclined to the right. He was granted his “Ticket of Leave” No. 34/572 on 26 July, 1834 and restricted to remain in the Parish of Merton, the recommendation being made by the Merton Bench on 31 October 1833. His “Certificate of Freedom” No. 36/641 was granted in 1836. When sentenced, John’s wife, two daughters and son remained in residence at Wicklow, Ireland until, on the recommendation of the sentencing Magistrate, supported by the local Clergy, the family was granted Government assistance to travel to Australia to join their husband and father. It would appear that Dorothy Watson and her three children walked the 150 miles from Wicklow to Cork, arriving in time to board the vessel “Thomas Harrison”, sailing from Cork on 19 February, 1836 and arriving in Sydney on 9 June, 1836. The vessel carried 112 female prisoners and 29 children, also 11 free women, the wives of prisoners in the colony and their 24 children After their arrival, the family was reunited with John Gavin in the district of Merton. In December 1836, Eliza, the eldest daughter at the age of 15 years, married “Ticket of Leave” convict Joseph Dickerson at Maitland. New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records - John Gavin is described as being 34 years of age, a cabinet maker, convicted of Larceny, sentenced to 7 years transportation, and “particularly quiet and an excellent workman”.
John GAVIN/GAVAN was tried in Wicklow, County Wicklow, Ireland in 1829 for stealing fowls. He was sentenced to seven years transportation to New South Wales. He was said to be married and his occupation was a carpenter/joiner. His native place was County Westmeath. The James Pattison (1) sailed from Dublin, Ireland on the 2nd of October 1829 and arrived in New South Wales on the 20th January 1830. He was described as being five foot five inches in height,, complexion ruddy, hair brown to grey, eyes hazel, a diagonal scar at the top of his forehead and a nose inclined to the right. He was granted his "Ticket of Leave" No. 34/572 on 26 July, 1834 and restricted to remain in the Parish of Merton, the recommendation being made by the Merton Bench on 31 October 1833. His "Certificate of Freedom" No. 36/641 was granted in 1836. When sentenced, John's wife, two daughters and son remained in residence at Wicklow, Ireland until, on the recommendation of the sentencing Magistrate, supported by the local Clergy, the family was granted Government assistance to travel to Australia to join their husband and father. It would appear that Dorothy Watson and her three children walked the 150 miles from Wicklow to Cork, arriving in time to board the vessel "Thomas Harrison", sailing from Cork on 19 February, 1836 and arriving in Sydney on 9 June, 1836. The vessel carried 112 female prisoners and 29 children, also 11 free women, the wives of prisoners in the colony and their 24 children After their arrival, the family was reunited with John Gavin in the district of Merton. In December 1836, Eliza, the eldest daughter at the age of 15 years, married "Ticket of Leave" convict Joseph Dickerson at Maitland. New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records - John Gavin is described as being 34 years of age, a cabinet maker, convicted of Larceny, sentenced to 7 years transportation, and "particularly quiet and an excellent workman".