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William Mcgann was transported on the Larkins, departing 10th Aug 1829 and arriving 22nd Dec 1829 with 202 passengers.
1829 Voyage - Ship; Larkins, Captain Campbell, from Cork the 10th August, with 195 male prisoners. A Surgeon Superintendent, P. Sprout, Esquire. Arrived; 22 December 1829. Recapitulation; Mustered; 196. Died on Voyage; 3. Disembarked; 1. Total; 200
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Convict Notes
The Lord Lieutenant has been pleased to respite the following prisoners, against whom judgment of death was recorded, at last Assizes; Bernard Kelly and Pat. Kelly, for setting fire to house, and William M’Gann, for attacking the house of Mr. Moton. —Roscommon Journal. Dublin Morning Register, 15 April 1829.
On Wednesday, William McGan and Thomas Lynagh, were put upon their trial, charged with, having on the night of the 19th November last, with others, in arms, entered the house of J Morton, and stealing thereout a gun, two swords, a pistol, &c.; having appeared in arms; and administering unlawful oaths.—The indictment contained five counts. Eliza Moreton, examined—ls wife of of Johnston Moreton; recollects people coming to her house on the 19th November, believes it was between eight and nine o’clock; cannot say the exact number; upwards 40; some of them had white handkerchiefs on their hats; one of them had a pistol; they rapped at the door, the intention, as she believed, of breaking it in; they demanded entrance in the name of Captain Rock; rapped at the door, it seemed to her, with a gun; she went to the door, and they rushed in; she was knocked down and kicked in the hall for some time, by one of the persons; they entered the parlour, and compelled her to to the kitchen; saw a man there with a pistol; they searched the house, and took with them a musket, two swords, pitchfork, a barrel of gun, and two locks; one of the swords was cane sword, the other military sword; her husband was a military man; the party did not remain long in the house the first time; they were called back by one of the party, and on their arrival, stated they had information of more arms having been in the house, and demanded a blunderbuss, powder-horn, and white mug, which they said contained shot; it was cabbage seed. M‘Gan lived in the rear of her house ; a hen could not leave it without being seen by her when at the window; saw M'Gan; knew him to be of the party ; knew him before for number of years ; was in her service; and was not that time more than three weeks out at her employment: was brought second time to the parlour, and desired her to give up the aim, which they stated, were in the house; she refused swear; … … On the Saturday after the19th she lodged the information; on the night of Wednesday the outrage was committed was greatly alarmed ; cannot say how many persons entered the house; the place appeared be full of them; they demanded arms in the name of Captain Rock; proposed swearing her to the arms in the house; knew none of them except M'Gan; he was present when the oath was administered to her; does not know the man who administered the oath; was sworn on book she then told them where the arms were ; they got cane sword, gun, and a pistol; some them had white bands their hats: they remained few minutes in the parlour; her two sisters, and Catherine, were also in the parlour the time [here the witness identified M‘Gan]—knew him for three or four years; was her father’s servant for about three years; the first visit only lasted for a few minutes; … … Mr. A ? Mitts, examined - Knows the prisoner Linagh, for five or six years ; his general character he conceived to be good ; he considered him smart, active, intelligent fellow. Bridget M'Gan, examined —ls sister to the prisoner, M’Gan; was at her brother’s house on the night the 19th November; recollects the noise which persons made about the house that night; her brother, the time, was sitting by the fire side; he closed the door and did not out ; never went out till was taken prisoner; did not see any the persons who attacked Mr. Moreton. Maria M'Gan, sworn—ls daughter to the prisoner; her father was in the house all the while he never left the house from the time the stones were thrown at the house ; not one came out of her father’s house that night. The Hon. Baron, then commenced the charge to the Jury : he read over the evidence of the several persons, and commented upon as went along. Soon after 7 o’clock, the Jury retired, and after deliberating for about twenty minutes, returned verdict of—Guilty, against M'Gann.— Sentence of death has been recorded. Lynagh was acquitted. Roscommon and Leitrim Gazette, 14 March 1829.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. William McGann, age on arrival, 30, per Larkins (2) 1829, Tried at Roscommon, 1829, Life for Ribbonman. Irish rebel White Boy DOB, 1799, native place, Roscommon Co. Married, 5 children. Catholic. Trade, Labourer shearer reaper shepherd. Died 1840.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Indent No; 103 Name; William McGann Age; 30 years, reads, Married - 5 children Native Place; Roscommon - Trade or calling; Labourer, shears, reaps, shepherd Offence; Stealing money Trial; Roscommon - 13 March 1829 - 7 years Height; 5 ft 5 1/2 in Noted against name; DEAD as stated in ?? Roll 1840 1839 - Ticket of Leave. No; 39/1299. Date; 11 July 1839. Noted across the Ticket; Reported by Thos. Baker of the Wollombi in his letter dated 16 Sept 1839 that the holder was drowned by falling of a tree into the water