Summary
Personal Information
Transportation
James Med was transported on the Boyne, departing 29th Jun 1826 and arriving 28th Oct 1826 with 207 passengers.
Boyne (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. James Med, alias Mears, Mead, age on arrival, 28, per Boyne 1826, Tried at Clare Co., 1826, Life, for Manslaughter. No former convictions. DOB, 1798, Native place, Clare Co. Trade, Labourer farmers. Married, 1 child. Catholic. -------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Letters. Letter from Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, F.A. Hely, to Alexander McLeay, C.S., dated 20 May 1828. Letter re 28/00355 for 4 overseers or constables, 1 good carpenter, 1 man with knowledge of tobacco to be sent to Norfolk Island on “Isabella” Margin Overseers or constables: Charles Hancock/ “Malabar” Peter Cormick/ “Sir Godfrey Webster” John Med or Meeres/ “Boyne” John McNeill/ “Fame” Richard Roberts/ “Florentia” - carpenter (28/00325) No one with knowledge of tobacco. Re clothing for overseers – suggests cast military clothing & Notes re “Isabella”