Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
Hugh Mcclernon was transported on the Hero, departing 15th Mar 1835 and arriving 31st Aug 1835 with 96 passengers.
Hero (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Hugh McClernon, alias McKernan, age 29, Per Hero, 1835, Tried Fermoy Court Martial Cork Co., 1834, Life for Striking sergeant. DOB, 1806, native place, Armagh Co. Married. Catholic. Trade: Soldier servant farm. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- National Archives. Criminal Petitions. HO 17/120/16. Date. 1834. Prisoner name: Hugh McLernan. Prisoner occupation: Soldier in the 89th Regiment of Foot. Court and date of trial: General Court Martial [date and place not stated]. Crime: [Not stated]. Initial sentence: Transportation for life. Annotated (Outcome): Nil. Petitioner(s): Johanna McLernan, the prisoner's wife, two petitions. Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): Asks for an enquiry into her husband's court martial and good character and mitigation of his sentence or public passage to accompany him overseas. Additional Information: Held in Cork Gaol.