Michael Mcnamara

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Summary

Born
Jan 1788
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Dec 1816
Arrival
Apr 1817
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Michael Mcnamara
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1788
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier/labourer

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Upper Canada Court Martial
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 20th Dec 1816
Ship: Shipley
Arrival: 24th Apr 1817
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Michael Mcnamara was transported on the Shipley, departing 20th Dec 1816 and arriving 24th Apr 1817 with 125 passengers.

ShipleyShipley (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 322
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 18th December 2025

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Michael McNamara, age on arrival, 29, per Shipley (1), 1817, Tried 1815, Upper Canada Court Martial, Life, DOB, 1788, native place, Limerick Co. Labourer.

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 18th December 2025

Register of Courts Martial. Private Michael McNamara, 39th Regt, St John’s, Upper Canada, 4 May 1816, Sent before the Prince Regent, 1 Aug 1816, Desertion. Sentence: To be shot; but commuted for transportation for Life.