John Leydon

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Summary

Born
Jan 1800
Conviction
Irish rebel
Departure
Oct 1834
Arrival
Feb 1835
Death
Jan 1855
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Personal Information

Name: John Leydon
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1800
Death: 1st Jan 1855
Age at death: 55
Occupation: Unknown
Aliases: Leyden, Laydon, Seán O'loideain

Crime

Crime: Irish rebel
Convicted at: Roscommon
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Oct 1834
Ship: Forth
Arrival: 3rd Feb 1835
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Leydon was transported on the Forth, departing 21st Oct 1834 and arriving 3rd Feb 1835 with 28 passengers.

118 Prisoners - 3 deaths May 1830. Embarked on board the Fourth at Cove form the Penitentiary in Cork for passage to New South Wales; 120 Female Convicts. 10 Children belonging to 8 Free Women and 19 Children of

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References

Primary SourceIrish Convicts to New South Wales 1788-1849

Claims

"John is my 5x great-grandfather"

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Convict Notes

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on 22nd August 2021

Born Galway or Mayo. Transported along with his 2 brothers Michael and Peter. Single. 2 children.