Summary
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Voyage
Transportation
John Hourigan was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 21st Sep 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 201 passengers.
Governor Ready (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australia Convict Indentures (hand written) |
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Convict Notes
Yesterday morning the following convicts found guilty at the last Assizes, were transmitted from the City Jail under a Military escort to Cork, for transportation to Botany Bay :— Daniel Connors, John Hourigan, Patrick Connolly. Thomas Bluett, Thomas Dainty, John Clark, Charles Carthy, William Broggy, Michael Hayes, Edmond Price, Michael Mahony, Patrick Higgins, and James Scully. Limerick Chronicle, 7 May 1828.
Friday. John Hourigan, and Patrick Connolly, small boys, but old pick-pockets, were indicted for stealing £7 in Bank Notes from the person of John Collins, a countryman. Verdict, guilty; to be transported for seven years. Limerick Chronicle, 15 Mar 1828. SUMMARY OF TRIALS IN THE CITY. Convictions,— … To be transported for seven years— John Houragan and Patrick Connelly, larceny ; ... Limerick Chronicle, 22 March 1828.
The convict indentures state that John Hourigan was 14 years old. He could read and write; religion Catholic; status single and a native of County Limerick. He was an errand boy. He was convicted of picking pocket on 13 March 1828 in Limerick and sentenced to 7 years. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height - 4 feet 5 1/2 inches; complexion ruddy; hair dark brown and eyes hazel. Transport number 154. He was assigned to Mr John Tucker, Parramatta.