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James Markey was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 13th Feb 1824 and arriving 15th Jul 1824 with 180 passengers.
Prince Regent, 1820-21. On Tuesday arrived from Ireland, the ship Prince Regent, Captain Clifford. She left the Cove of Cork the 19th of September last, and brings, in excellent health, 144 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Taylor, R. N. The guard comprises 30 men of the 1st Foot (Royals), under orders of Lieut. Lewis. Sydney Gazette, 13 Jan 1821.
Prince Regent (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Source: Ireland Australia Transportation Database. Doc Ref: PPC 3150. Convict. Mary Reilly, tried at Cavan, 28/7/1827, for stealing 3 handkerchiefs valued cost 6 shilings, transportation for 7 years. Petitioner: Convict. Petitioning for permission to take her son Michael, aged 5 years, with her. States her husband James Markey was transported for life from Trim, Co. Meath in 1822. Petition received: 14 AugustĀ 1827.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. James Markey, alias Mackay, Mackie, age on arrival, 27, Prince Regent I (2) 1824, Tried 1823 at Trim Meath Co., Life, DOB, 1797, native of Meath Co. Butter maker shearer thatcher ploughman. -------------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. MARKEY, James. Per "Prince Regent", 1824. 1824 Jul 21 On list of convicts landed from the "Prince Regent" and forwarded to Bringelly for distribution (Reel 6013; 4/3512 p.2) 1824 Oct 4 Servant of Nathaniel Norton. Petition for passage for wife Mary and children, Michael and Bridget (Fiche 3286; 4/1112.1A pp.207-9). Reply, 3 Nov (Reel 6013; 4/3512 p.670)