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Transportation
John Joyce was transported on the Mariner, departing 19th Jan 1827 and arriving 23rd May 1827 with 161 passengers.
The 1825 Journey. The ship Mariner, Captain Fotherley, arrived from Ireland with female prisoners, on Sunday evening. She left the Cove of Cork, the 12th of March, and brings 112 female prisoners, having lost only one on the passage. A few passengers also came per this opportunity. Surgeon Superintendent Dr. Cochrane, R. N. Sydney Gazette, 14 July 1825.
Mariner (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 for John Joyce - Bound Indentures 1827. New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, 1826-1879 |
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Convict Notes
In consequence of a strong recommendation from the Jury, on behalf of John Joyce, whose execution for the murder of Hugh Moran in 1817 was to have taken place on Saturday, the sentence of the unfortunate man has been respited by the Learned Judges until the wishes of the Lord Lieutenant are ascertained. Limerick Chronicle, 2 Aug 1826.
The following is a perfect list of the convictions and sentences: John Joyce, to be hanged pursuant to warrant delivered. ... Thomas Carney and Thomas Burke, to remain under judgment of death recorded against them. Limerick Chronicle, 2 Aug 1826.
MAYO ASSIZES. John Joyce was indicted for having, with several other persons unknown, on the 25th of February, in the 67th year of the late King murdered Hugh Moran., It appeared by the evidence brought forward, that the prisoner with several other persons had forced an entrauce into the house of the deceased, with the intention of robbery; that the deceased followed the persons out of the house, and had received several stabs on his body, and cuts on his head—of which wounds he died in the course of the night. After a trial of considerable length, the prisoner was found guilty, and received sentence of death. Drogheda Journal, 2 Aug 1826.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 for John Joyce - Bound Indentures 1827. Name: John Joyce Age: 39 Date of conviction: 25 Jul 1826 Place of Conviction: Castlebar Estimated birth year: abt 1787 Vessel: Mariner (3) Port of Arrival: Sydney Cove Date of Arrival: 23 May 1827 Catholic. Married. Wife and 3 children. Mayo. Weaver - Murder 6 Ft 0 Inches. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: John Joyce Estimated birth year: abt 1779 Age: 50. Date of Death: 3 Aug 1829 District: Sydney John Joyce. Mariner (3) Age 50. Death Date 03/08/1829. St Phillips Sydney. Thrown off his cart and wheels passed over his breast.