James Maher

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Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Manslaughter/culpable homicide
Departure
May 1836
Arrival
Sep 1836
Death
Jul 1842
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Personal Information

Name: James Maher
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: 27th Jul 1842
Age at death: 31
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Tipperary Ireland
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st May 1836
Ship: Waterloo
Arrival: 6th Sep 1836
Place of Arrival: New South Wales [Port Phillip]

Transportation

James Maher was transported on the Waterloo, departing 21st May 1836 and arriving 6th Sep 1836 with 220 passengers.

1829 - Waterloo's first voyage arrived at Sydney Cove 9 July 1829. 180 Male Convicts. 2 Died on voyage. 7 sent to the hospital on landing. Total mustered; 171. Stephen Addison - Commander Michael Goodsire - Surgeon Superintendent [His wife was a passenger] 1842 - The Waterloo voyage of 1842 was wrecked on 28/8/1842. 189 people drowned, these being 143 convicts, 15 men of the 99th Regiment, together with 17 wives and children, the boatswain Mr. Chiverton, the sailmaker, the carpenter and 11 of the crew. Convicts were then received in Cape Town Prison from the wreck of the Waterloo, 2nd September 1842. They then completed their voyage to VDL per “Cape Packet” which arrived on 23/11/1842.

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References

Primary SourceState Archives NSW; Convict Indents, Series: NRS 12189; Item: [X638]; Microfiche: 718 and Convict Death Register 1826-1879

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Convict Notes

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Aged 25 on arrival, can read, Roman Catholic, Single, Native Place: County Tipperary Tried 17 March 1836 No former convictions Death 27 July 1842 Newcastle Hospital