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Transportation
James Mcguigan was transported on the Fergusson, departing 16th Nov 1828 and arriving 26th Mar 1829 with 220 passengers.
Departed Dublin. 214 male prisoners - 2 deaths.
Fergusson (generic)References
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Convict Notes
1829 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Fergusson - 1829 No; 75 Name; James McGuigan Age; 20 years. Single. Read & write. Native Place; Belfast Trade or calling; Weaver. Offence; Stealing Brass Trial; Down - 30 July 1828. - 7 years. Previous Convictions; Two Height; 5 ft. 2 1/2 in Assigned; Martin Reddy, Irish Town BROTHER; Patrick Mcguigan arrived in the Colony per Ship; Fergusson - 1829 SISTER; Mary Ann Mcguigan arrived in the Colony per Ship; Edward - 1829 BROTHER; Hugh Mcguigan arrived in the Colony per Ship; Bussorah Merchant - 1831
James was 20 years old on arrival in NSW and was transported for 'stealing a brass seat (a piece of machinery) from the shop of Andrew Law, Belfast'. It was stated by Mr. Law's son, that prisoner came into the warehouse under some pretence, when he saw him take the piece of brass off the counter, and put it into his pocket. He had reason to suspect that the prisoner and his connexions had before repeatedly stolen articles form the shop - guilty; 7 years transportation. 30/12/1835: COF 28/3/1840: COF renewed.