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Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Violence to a superior officer
Departure
Nov 1837
Arrival
Feb 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Lahey
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier/labourer

Crime

Crime: Violence to a superior officer
Convicted at: Unknown
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 19th Nov 1837
Ship: Patriot
Arrival: 1st Feb 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Lahey was transported on the Patriot, departing 19th Nov 1837 and arriving 1st Feb 1838 with 15 passengers.

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References

Primary SourceAustralia Convict Printed Indentures (1838)

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Convict Notes

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on 19th May 2020

The Patriot Convict Indentures state that James Lahey was 30 years old. He could read and write; religion Catholic; status married with 2 sons and a native of Kilkenny City, Ireland. His trade was labourer and soldier in 41 Regiment. He was convicted of attempting to stab the adjutant at Bellary, South India on 1 March 1837 and convicted to 7 years transportation. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes - Height 5 feet 8 1/2 inches; complexion dark sallow and a little pock pitted; hair brown and eyes grey. Transport number: 1. Prisoner number 38-198. Received Certificate of Freedom in 1844 (number 44/934).