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Voyage
Transportation
John Connolly was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 27th Aug 1836 and arriving 31st Dec 1836 with 52 passengers.
Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.
Earl Grey (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Convicts. The under-named convicts passed through Belfast on Monday from Carrickfergus gaol, on their route for the hulk at Kingstown gaol, and the females for Cork ; they were all clean, in good spirits, and neatly dressed: — Transported for seven years: ... John Connolly, ... Belfast Commercial Chronicle, 1 June 1836.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. John Connolly, age on arrival, 28, per Earl Grey (1), 1836, Tried at Antrim, 1836, 7 years, for Stealing pigs. Former convictions, None. DOB 1808, native place, Antrim. Married, 2 male children, Catholic. Spadesman labourer farm.