Summary
Born
Jan 1804
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Aug 1826
Arrival
Dec 1826
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: John Mccann
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1804
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general
Voyage
Departed: 29th Aug 1826
Ship: Phoenix
Arrival: 25th Dec 1826
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
John Mccann was transported on the Phoenix, departing 29th Aug 1826 and arriving 25th Dec 1826 with 191 passengers.
Built at Thames, England 1798. 589 tons.
Phoenix (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
Claims
"I believe John McCann is the older brother of Andrew and I'm a descendant of Andrew. John was given 7 years for stealing whiskey and 6 years later Andrew was given 7 years for assault. I have no evidence as of January 2026 whether the two brothers ever made contact in NSW."
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Martine Thompson
Photos
No photos have been added for John Mccann.
Convict Notes
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Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. John McCann, age on arrival, 22, per Phoenix III (1826) Tried at Dublin, 1826, 7 years for Stealing whiskey. No former convictions. DOB, 1804. Native place, Dublin. Single. Catholic. Trade, Labourer.