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Transportation
John Molyneux was transported on the Jane, departing 29th Apr 1831 and arriving 5th Nov 1831 with 139 passengers.
A teak built, coppered and copper fastened vessel. 1831 sailing: The Jane departed Cove harbour, Ireland on 29 April 1831 for New South Wales, Australia. 128 prisoners, 66th Reserve Guard. 5 prisoners embarked at Cape of Good Hope. Two died during voyage. (on this site, names & details are currently being listed - as yet incomplete)
Jane (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Absconded. Molyneux John, Jane, 31-1722, 23, Wigan, laborer and dragoon officers' servant, 5 feet 9 ¾ inches, ruddy comp., light brown hair, grey eyes, mermaid, two fish, EM, hearts and darts on right arm, JI on left, two small scars over right side of mouth, from T. A. Murray, Lake George, since September. NSW Govt Gazette, 12 Oct 1836.
Register of General Courts Martial. Private John Molyneux, 6th Drgns. Regt, Tried at Dublin, 9 Sept 1829 for Desertion. Sentence, Transportation as a felon for life and sent to N.S.W. Proceedings to go before the King, 30 Sept 1829.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Molyneux, alias Molyneaux, age on arrival, 28, per Jane (1) 1831. Tried 1829, at Dublin Court Martial, Life, for Desertion. Former conviction, - 300 lashes. DOB 1803, native place, Wigan England. Married, 1 child. Protestant. Soldier dragoons officers servant labourer. Iron gang.