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Mathew Kirby

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Summary

Born
Jan 1798
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jul 1823
Arrival
Dec 1823
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Mathew Kirby
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1798
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Ploughman/shearer

Crime

Crime: Sheep-stealing
Convicted at: Castlebar,Co. Mayo, Ireland
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Jul 1823
Ship: Isabella
Arrival: 16th Dec 1823
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Mathew Kirby was transported on the Isabella, departing 31st Jul 1823 and arriving 16th Dec 1823 with 202 passengers.

The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).

IsabellaIsabella (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 17th May 2020

Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Mathew Kirby, age 25, per Isabella I (3) (1823). Tried at Castlebar Mayo Co, sentence 7 years. Native of Mayo Co., Shearer ploughman. DOB 1798. -------------------------------------------------- Connaught Journal, Galway, Ireland. Thursday, April 3, 1823 CASTLEBAR ASSIZES. March 31,- On Friday evening the Assizes terminated - The following convictions took place. Pat LEA, for stealing two sheep, to be transported for seven years. John GRADY for stealing a sheep, the same sentence. Mathew KIRBY, for stealing a lamb, the same sentence. William KNEAVIN and Pat GOODWIN, for stealing three sheep, same sentence.