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Transportation
Patrick Mcevoy was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 19th Sep 1820 and arriving 9th Jan 1821 with 148 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 | New South Wales, Australia, Certificates of Freedom, 1827 |
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PUBLIC NOTICE The undermentioned Persons have obtained Certificates of Freedom during the last Week, viz:- Prince Regent (2) ............. Patrick McEvoy. Sydney Gazette, 24 Mar 1827.
Colonial Secretary Index. MCEVOY, Patrick. Per "Prince Regent", 1821. 1821 Oct 16 On list of prisoners transported to Newcastle per "Elizabeth Henrietta" (Reel 6008; 4/3504 p.408) 1823 Prisoner at Newcastle. Petition for ticket of leave (Fiche 3249; 4/1874 p.141). Reply, 6 Dec (Reel 6011; 4/3509 p.668) ------------------------------------------------- To His Excellency Sir Thomas Brisbane, …. The Humble Petition of Patrick McEvoy. Most respectfully showeth That your Excellency’s petitioner received sentence of transportation for seven years at Carlow March Assizes 1819, and arrived in this Colony per ship ... in the month of … following. That Petitioner shortly after his arrival had the misfortune to fal under the displeasure of Sir John Jamison, Knt. Who was pleased to send him to Newcastle for two years, where it has been his constant study to merit the favoura…. Of the Commandant and the persons in authority under him. That Petitioner during his sentence at Newcastle has been assigned to the Officers of the 48th Regiment whom he humbly hopes, can bear ample testimony of good conduct, having never been reported for the most trifling irregularity or breach of the Regulations at that Settlement. Petitioner therefore, most humbly throws himself upon your Excellency’s humane consideration to solicit the Indulgence of a Ticket of Leave for which he will as in duty bound Ever pray. We the undersigned do certify that during the Prisoner Patrick McEvoy’s …. The Reply: Patrick McEvoy. Tickets of Leave are not granted except to Individuals comprehended in the General Rule established by the Government Order of the 7th November 1822. By His Excellency’s Command, F. Goulburn. Colonial Secretary’s Office, 6 Dec 1823.
New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849. 1821 Prince Regent II. convicted of sheep stealing New South Wales, Australia, Gaol Description and Entrance Books, 1818-1930 for Patrick Mcevoy 13/10/1826 for gross neglect of duty to work in irons for the remainder of his sentence Parramatta 9 /10/1835 - for trial 20/11/1835 - to Norfolk Island for life The Sydney Monitor (NSW : 1828 - 1838) Sat 21 Nov 1835 Page 3 Wednesday, Nov 18th - before the chief Justice and a civil jury Patrick Mcnevoy and Martin Murphy charged with stealing a yearling heifer value 2 pounds and further charged with killing the heifer and stealing the beef. Both found guilty and sent to a penal settlement for life. Norfolk Island (rest of story at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32150166?searchTerm=martin murphy) Patrick Mcevoy was 68 New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, 1826-1879 Patrick Mcevoy per ship prince Regent age 82 on 21/4/1840 at Norfolk Island Hospital.
cert of freedom dated 15/3/1827 no 106/6181 from Carlow Ireland age 60 5' 8 1/2" dark ruddy complexion grey hair and hazel grey eyes. Note was sent to Newcastle 6/10/1821 for two years for a forgery