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Personal Information
Transportation
Richard Jones was transported on the Boyne, departing 29th Jun 1826 and arriving 28th Oct 1826 with 207 passengers.
Boyne (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 for Richard Jones, Round indentures 1826. |
Claims
"I am a descendent of Richard Jones and have been actively researching his story for many years."
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Convict Notes
Richard Jones, a corn broker, was indicted for the wilful murder of James McMahon, at the Mayor's stoney on the 6th October last, by wilfully aiding and abetting others in the perpetration. This case has been already before the public since last Assizes, when another person was convicted. The trial occupied a considerable time, and the Jury eventually returned a verdict of guilty, on the testimony of James M‘lnerney, an accomplice, partially corroborated by others. The verdict was accompanied by a recommendation to mercy, on the plea that the prisoner was not actually concerned in the murder, but only a silent spectator at a respectful distance. His Lordship pronounced sentence of death for Thursday, but promised to represent the case to Government. .. Limerick Chronicle, 15 March 1826. CITY LIMERICK CONVICTIONS. Richard Jones, murder—sentence of death recorded. Limerick Chronicle, 22 March 1826. A King's Messenger arrived here yesterday morning, at four o'clock, with a respite for Richard Jones, under sentence of death in the City Jail, for the murder of James McMahon, at Thomond-Gate, in the affray with the corn brokers. Limerick Chronicle, 18 March 1826.
Full account of his trial in City Court published in Limerick Chronicle Saturday March 18, 1826
34 yrs, Catholic, scar near left eyebrow, brown hair, hazel/grey eyes. Wife and two children. Date of conviction 14 Mar 1826. Ticket of leave - 31 August 1834 Camden. Application to Marry granted on 24 May 1836. Conditional Pardon - 1 Jul 1841