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Richard 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 and Richard Gildea came from small village called Dervin, which was near a place called Rakestreet. Which was where the fair day was held. On the way home the two warring parties were fighting with sticks. One of the wives of the opposition went to help her husband, when she was hit in the back of her head. In which, she died the following day from her injuries. John and Richard Gildea were both sentenced to seven years penal servitude to Tasmania. They were both sent over on the ship called the Constant in 1843
Richard Gildea was listed as 25 years old on arrival. Native Place: Mayo, Ire. Transported with his brother John, also onboard, for the manslaughter of an old woman during a market riot. Richard was literate, RC, 5'9½" tall, sallow complexion, red hair and whiskers, light blue eyes, flat nose, nose has been broken, freckled arms and face. Married with 2 children, wife Ann. Father: Richard Mother: Bridget 3 brothers, 3 sisters. 9/4/1845: Died at Salt Water Creek Probation Station whilst under sentence.