Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John Irwin 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) and Warrants of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1828. |
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Convict Notes
Carlow Assizes commenced on Thursday, ... … John Irwin was sentenced to seven years transportation for a fraud of 10£ by representing himself as an artillery pensioner. Limerick Chronicle, 26 March 1828.
The Convict Indentures state that John Irwin states that he was 45 years old. He could read and write; religion: Protestant and status Married with 3 children. He was a native of Fermanagh and his occupation solider. He was convicted of obtaining money on false pretences (passing pensions) at Carlow on 22 March 1828 and sentenced to 7 years. He had 2 prior convictions. Physical attribution: Height 5 feet 93/4 inches; complexion ruddy and pock pitted; hair dark black to grey and eyes hazel. Transport number 142. Assigned to Mr A. P. Onslow, Manning River. Obtained Certificate of Freedom in 1838 (number 38/122).