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Transportation
John Gleeson was transported on the Pilot, departing 28th Feb 1817 and arriving 28th Jul 1817 with 120 passengers.
The Pilot was built at Newcastle UK and owned by S.F.Somes (Lloyds Register). 392 tons. 1817 voyage: Sailed to Port Jackson, New South Wales and then on to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). Convicts on this voyage came from throughout Ireland. Capt William Pexton (accompanied by his wife, who kept a journal of the voyage)
Pilot (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes




Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. John Gleeson, age 26, per Pilot (1817), tried at Tipperary Co., 1816, 7 years. DOB 1791, native place Holy Cross Tipperary Co., Labourer. -------------------------------------------------- COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE, 29th DECEMBER, 1827. HIS EXCELLENCY the GOVERNOR has been pleased to approve of the following Alterations in the Police of the Colony ;- viz. SYDNEY. Constables appointed. John Gleeson, per Pilot, on the 1st October, 1827.