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William Irwin

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Summary

Born
Jan 1827
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
May 1842
Arrival
Aug 1842
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Irwin
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1827
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Nail maker

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin City
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 2nd May 1842
Ship: Isabella Watson
Arrival: 3rd Aug 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Irwin was transported on the Isabella Watson, departing 2nd May 1842 and arriving 3rd Aug 1842 with 45 passengers.

Sailed from Dublin Ship Master Jn.A.Mcdonald Ship Surgeon Rbt.Bower departed 2/5/1842 arrived 3/8/1842

Isabella WatsonIsabella Watson (generic)

References

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Convict Notes

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Trial 16 Nov 1841 at Dublin City for stealing a purse containing money. Desc & family: aged 14 from Offaly, Kings Co IRE, single, 5'2" tall, literate, RC . His father, Walter Hacket & 2 sisters at Kings Co. Trade: nailor (he made iron nails by hand) or maintained card machine (weaving) He was sent to Point Puer where he offended by being AWOL many times. He was sentenced to a flogging & several terms in solitary, as well as hard labour on the roads. Certificate of Freedom- Nov 1848