Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Thomas Keveny was transported on the Southworth, departing 18th Nov 1821 and arriving 9th Mar 1822 with 101 passengers.
Southworth (generic)References
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Claims
"Thomas was my Great Grand uncle x 3 married to Mary Coleman"
"Husband's 2xG Grandfather."
Photos
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Convict Notes
Gaynor Cavenagh added his date of death: 2/5/ 1852.
Burial records show Occupation as Constable. NSW Returns of the Colony for 1853 show Mary Cavanagh, widow of Constable Cavanagh, Patricks Plains, received a gratuity of 47 pounds 16 shillings and 3 pence.
It would be interesting to know when he died and details of his being a constable at the time.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Thomas Keveny, age on arrival, 25, per Southworth (1), 1822. Tried at Sligo Co, 1821, 7 year sentence. DOB, 1797, native place, Sligo. Trade, Reaper.
Was a constable in Maitland at time of death
Thomas Keveny was listed as 24 years old on arrival. Native Place: Sligo County. Medical Journal of the Southworth: Thomas Keveny, aged 24, convict; disease or hurt, affected with loss of appetite, weariness and general soreness, cold shivering, vomiting and great restless heat. Put on sick list, 8 November 1821 at the Cove of Cork. Discharged 17 November 1821 convalescent. Thomas was 5'6½" tall, well made, fair hair, light blue eyes. Colonial Secretary Index: REEVENY, Thomas. Per "Southworth", 1822 1822 Mar 14: On list of convicts landed from the "Southworth" and forwarded to Airds for distribution (Reel 6009; 4/3505 p.13) 1822 Mar 30: On list of convicts victualled for two days by Thomas Reddall, commencing 16 Mar 1822 (Reel 6054; 4/1758 p.22) 17/3/1828: COF