Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
Philip Gunning was transported on the Phoenix, departing 4th Mar 1828 and arriving 14th Jul 1828 with 191 passengers.
Built at Thames, England 1798. 589 tons.
Phoenix (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 328 |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Philip committed a number of petty crimes before finally being condemned to death, commuted to transportation for life. He was originally assigned to Sir John Jamison but after serving time on Chain Gang for stealing fruit was reassigned to Thomas Jones, a freed convict, who had a land grant at Wilberforce, NSW. He received a Ticket of Leave 1848 which specifically prohibited his return to the UK. He was later granted land at Bathurst.
Phillip married Ann Cardwell at Windsor N,S,W,on 16/11/1846.He was 38 years old and had 8 children His parents were John Gunning and Sarah Picture.His brother Robert(1802-1883)was also a convict to Australia.Phillip was my 2nd great grandfather. Jeanette Gunning /Harris born 1943.