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Matthew Sweeney

Summary

Born
Jan 1793
Conviction
Cow stealing
Departure
Sep 1828
Arrival
Jan 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Matthew Sweeney
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1793
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Cow stealing
Convicted at: Ireland, Tipperary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Sep 1828
Ship: Governor Ready
Arrival: 17th Jan 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Matthew Sweeney was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 21st Sep 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 201 passengers.

Governor ReadyGovernor Ready (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralia Convict Indentures (hand written)

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 9th February 2021

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Governor Ready 2. - 1829 Indent No; 28 Assigned; Thomas Meeham, Minto Additional remarks noted against name; WIFE: convicted and expected as Judith Sweeney or Ford Certificate of Freedom; C35/298 WIFE; Judith Sweeney. Arrived per Ship; Edward - 1829. Refer Indent No; 135. SISTER; Bridget Sweeney. Arrived per Ship; Edward - 1829. Refer Indent No; 134. ---------------

Wendy Smith avatar
Level 56
on 13th February 2020

The Convict Indentures state that Matthew Sweeney was 30 years old. He could neither read nor write: religion Catholic; status married and no children. He was a native of Tipperary and could plough and reap. He was convicted of cow stealing and sentenced at Tipperary on 5 April 1828 to life. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes - Height 5 feet 5 inches; complexion dark ruddy; hair brown and eyes hazel. Transport number 50. Assigned to Mr Thomas Meeham, Windsor. Additional comment for Matthew Sweeney - Wife convicted and ? as Judith Sweeney or Ford.