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John Gildea was transported on the Constant, departing 9th May 1843 and arriving 29th Aug 1843 with 121 passengers.
The 'Constant ' was a barque of about 500 tons, owned and commanded by John Hemery, a Jersey man. Departed Dublin 9 May 1843 arrived Van Diemens Land 29 August 1843. 204 male passengers 201 arrived Ship Master Jn S Hemery. Ship Surgeon Jn S Hampton. 99th Regiment onboard. Also 6 women and 9 children.
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Convict Notes
John Gildea was transported with his brother Richard, also onboard, for the manslaughter of an old woman during a market riot. John was listed as 27 years old on arrival. Native Place: Mayo County. Father: Richard Mother: Bridget 3 brothers, 3 sisters. John was literate, 5'11¼" tall, pale complexion, dark brown hair, reddish whiskers, light grey eyes, mark of a boil on right elbow, small scar on right cheek, scars on both legs. Married with 5 children. Wife: Mary Hopkins. Was a convict constable. 30/5/1848: TOL 13/1/1852: COF Moved to Melbourne, Vic. 1852: Married Catherine Dwyer at St. Francis Church, Melbourne, Vic. 1852: Involved in the Melbourne Police force as a constable. C1855: Was the publican of the 'Young Queen' at Pascoe Vale. John had a problem with drinking, he beat his wife and was charged by the court for not maintaining his family. Later shot a man at his pub, sent to jail for 6 months - Catherine returned and they had another 5 children. 9/10/1879: John Gildea died at Kilmore in Victoria, aged 65, of TB. Buried at Kilmore Cemetery. Married at Melbourne at 35yrs. to Catherine Dwyer. Children: Mary 22yrs. Hannah 18yrs. Catherine 16yrs. Patrick 16yrs.