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Transportation
James Geraghty was transported on the Canada, departing 5th Dec 1814 and arriving 5th Aug 1815 with 163 passengers.
Canada (generic)References
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Convict Notes
Convict Index. James Geraghty, Canada 1815, Ticket of Leave, 27/4. district, Illawarra, Born, Westm. Co. 1796, Trade, Labourer; Tried, Westme. Co. 1814. ---------------------------------------------------- NOTICE. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE, 26 Nov. 1825. HIS EXCELLENCY the GOVERNOR has been pleased to give Directions … That the Individuals named below shall have Conditional Pardons; viz. James Geraghty, Canada (3). Patrick Geraghty, Canada (3). Sydney Gazette, 28 Nov 1825.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. James Geraghty, age on arrival, 21, per Canada (3) 1815, Tried Westmeath Co., 1814, Life. DOB, 1794, native of Westmeath. Labourer. ---------------------------------------------------- Westmeath Assizes - Mullingar March 17 - James Fox was indicted, for that he on the 10th of November at Balaslock, in the county of Westmeath, did administer an unlawful and treasonable oath to one Patrick Martin, contrary to the statute. William Cunnyham, Patrick Geraghty, James Geraghty and Michael Fox were indicted for that they on the same day, and at the same place, did aid and assist said James Fox in administering an unlawful and treasonable oath. All were convicted on the testimony of Patrick Martin and sentenced to be transported. Freeman's Journal 16 March 1814 -------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. GERAGHTY, James. Per "Canada", 1815. 1818 Petition for mitigation of sentence; listed as John Garrathy (Fiche 3186; 4/1855 p.101) 1822 Sep 28 Petition for mitigation of sentence; as Geraty (Fiche 3218; 4/1865 pp.80, 81) 1824 Oct 4 On return of grain in the possession of settlers in the District of Appin (Reel 6061; 4/1780 p.301a) 1825 Nov To be granted a conditional pardon (Fiche 3292; 4/6974.1 pp.48, 73) ------------------------------------------------------ GOVERNMENT NOTICE. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE. 16th DEC. 1828. A REPORT having been transmitted to the GOVERNOR of an Attack made on the Residence of JAMES and PATRICK GERAGHTY, at Illawarra, by Six armed Bushrangers, in the Evening of the 13th November, when one of the latter, after having fired at, and wounded Patrick Geraghty, was shot, by his Brother, James Geraghty, His EXCELLENCY is pleased thus publicly to express his Approbation of the spirited Conduct of both James and Patrick Geraghty on the Occasion, as well as of the Assistance afforded to them by their Government Servant. James Geraghty having applied for the Situation of Constable, in his District, His EXCELLENCY is further pleased, in Consideration of the above Circumstances, to appoint him a Constable accordingly; and also to direct that the Sum of One Pound be paid to the Servant, as a Reward for his Courage and Conduct on the Occasion alluded to. By His Excellency's Command, ALEXANDER MCLEAY. Sydney Gazette, 19 Dec 1828. --------------------------------------------------- 1828 Census Index. Patrick Garraghty, age 32, T.L. Canada, 1813, catholic, Farmer, Illawarra district, has 100 acres of land, of which 25 acres are cleared, and 22 cultivated. Has 1 horse, and 35 cattle. James Garraghty, age 30, T.L. Canada, 1813, catholic, Constable.