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Transportation
John Mcnally was transported on the Manlius, departing 16th Jul 1828 and arriving 9th Nov 1828 with 176 passengers.
Manlius (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 448 |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
1833, 21 May: John McNally was convicted at the Richmond Quarter Sessions for stealing six bottles of wine from his master – to be imprisoned in the gaol at Hobart Town and “kept to hard labour… for 3 years”. 1838: He was granted a Ticket of Leave. 1847: Granted another Ticket of Leave. 1852, 6 April: John McNally’s Conditional Pardon was approved (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON34-1-2$init=CON34-1-2P248).
1828, 21 June: He was sent from Newgate prison and received aboard the prison hulk Retribution. Listed as 17 and to be transported for life. He was sent from the hulk for transportation on 10 July (see UK, Prison Hulk Registers and Letter Books, 1802-1849). 1828, 7 May: John McNalley’s death sentence was respited and he was sentenced to transportation for life on 26 May (see https://www.digitalpanopticon.org/life?id=obpt18280410-63-defend497; Record ID capt18280410-63_666). 1828: On arrival in VDL, he was listed as John McNally, 17, single, a pot boy from White Cross Street, St Luke’s. He said his father, Michael McNally, a plasterer, and his sister lived in Grubcross Street, St Luke’s. He had last worked for Mr Pulsford, a whitesmith in Bunhill Row (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-29$init=CON31-1-29p319). Note: Pot Boy: the old time equivalent of a glass collector in a pub, a Pot Boy collected used pots for washing before re-use. Whitesmith: specialised in crafting items from tin, lead, silver, pewter and the like, or polished newly made white metal products. When found on census returns the occupational title Whitesmith needs to be put into context, taking into account the industry worked in. For example, a Whitesmith working in a cotton mill may have spent his time making or finishing metal clothing accessories and fastenings (see the Dictionary of Old Occupations).
1828, 22 April: John McNally petitioned for clemency. The following is a summary record from the National Archives: “HO 17/16/36 … Prisoner name(s): John McNally. Prisoner age: 16. Court and date of trial: Old Bailey, April 1828. Crime: Housebreaking. Initial sentence: Death. Annotated (Outcome): 'Considered at Report in Council 7 May 1828' [Nil]. Petitioner(s): John McNally (the convict) undersigned by 22 inhabitants of White Cross Street and its environs [Barbican, City of London]. A second similar application undersigned by nine inhabitants. Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): His youth; he was unaware of the necessity of producing character witnesses at his trial; his prosecutor recommends him to mercy; his late employer expresses a willingness to re-employ him; his first offence; his previous good character.” (see https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C14455938)
1828, 10 April: John McNalley/McNally, born 1812, was tried at the Old Bailey, convicted and sentenced to death for housebreaking. The victim was Mr Pulleston of Bunhill Row, a trunkmaker. Transcript below: “857. JOHN McNALLEY was indicted for feloniously breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Thomas Marson Pulsford, on the 9th of April, at St. Luke, and stealing therein 2 handkerchiefs, value 2s.; 2 aprons, value 1s. 6d.; 1 table cloth, value 1s. 6d.; 1 shirt, value 2s.; 2 night gowns, value 1s.; 3 pinafores, value 1s.: 1 frock, value 6d.; 2 petticoats, value 6d.; 1 coat, value 30s.; 1 waistcoat, value 10s.; and 1 sheet, value 1s.; the goods of John Pulleston. JOHN PULLESTON. I live in Colwell-buildings, Blue Anchor-alley, Bunhill-row, St. Luke's. Thomas Marson Pulsford is landlord of the house; the prisoner lived in the house with him - I occupy the lower part of the house; some of these things were in a box, and some on a table; I left home about eight o'clock in the morning, leaving the room in care of my wife. PLEASANCE PULLESTON. I am the wife of the last witness. On the 9th of April, at half-past eight o'clock in the evening I left the room; I locked the door, and left all this property safe. I went to my husband, and we came home together; we have two rooms - one opens into another: the room which opens into the passage was locked; on returning we found the room door broken open by violence - part of the door was cut away, and the lock forced; when I got in I missed the articles stated in the indictment, all of which I had left safe - some of them were airing at the fire. The prisoner was taken that evening, and the property was found outside his sister's door, by Richardson. I had seen the prisoner about seven o'clock that evening, and told him I was going out, and desired him not to fasten the street door; he lived in the house, and was at home when I went away. THOMAS MARSON PULSFORD. I keep this house; I am twenty years old; I rent the house myself. Pulleston and his wife lodge with me; I am a smith; the prisoner was in my service, and lived in the house; I sent him out but he came home about half-past eight o'clock. I was out at my sister's, and as I returned I saw the prisoner with a bundle under his arm; I asked where he was going, and what he did out at that time; he said he had been at his sister's, and was going again; I told him he ought not to leave my premises while I was out. The officer afterwards brought the bundle back; the prisoner came back of his own accord. I went to bed, not knowing the prosecutor was out - but when they came home an alarm was given; I got up and found their door broken open. The prisoner lived two months with me, and behaved well; I should give him a good character. CHARLES RICHARDSON. I am a constable; about five minutes past one o'clock in the morning; the prisoner was brought to the watch-house by a watchman. SUSAN POPE. I live at No. 10, King's-court, Blue Anchor-alley, Bunhill-row. The prisoner called at my house about a quarter-past twelve on the night in question; I knew him before by having seen him at his sister's - I live in the house with her; I observed that he had a white bundle under his arm - he went upstairs with it; I knew he lived with Pulsford at that time; he knocked at his sister's door, and called her twice - he then went away without the bundle; Richardson the officer afterwards came to me, and I stated this to him - I did not see him find the property. CHARLES RICHARDSON. When the prisoner was brought into my custody, I received information from the prosecutor, and went to Pope, in King's-court - I got admitted to the sister's room after some time; she lives on the second floor, and on the bulk-head of the staircase I found this bundle, containing all the property except the coat, waistcoat and sheet; the prosecutor was with me, and owned them. SUSAN POPE. This looks like the bundle the prisoner brought there. PLEASANCE PULLESTON. This is my husband's shirt - it has an iron mould on it; I have no doubt of it - all these things are ours, and were taken while we were out; they were all left safe in the room - the coat and waistcoat have not been found. THOMAS WILSON. I am a watchman. I accompanied Richardson, and found the bundle; I found the prisoner in Pulleston's room - they had taken him, and gave him in charge. GUILTY - DEATH. Aged 16. Recommended to Mercy on account of his youth and previous good character.” (see https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/)
OCCUPATION: Pot boy, not shop boy.