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Transportation
John Mooney was transported on the Norfolk, departing 15th Oct 1831 and arriving 9th Feb 1832 with 201 passengers.
1832 Voyage - Norfolk 3 from Ireland. Henniker - Master. William Clifford - Surgeon Superintendent. Total originally embarked; 200. Died on voyage; 5. Arrived in Sydney Cove 9 February 1832
Norfolk (generic)References
| Primary Source | Family Research History. NSW Convict Index. |
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Convict Notes
NSW Convict Index. John Money, per Norfolk 1832, Ticket of Leave, No 40/1285. District, Queanbeayan; Born Galway; Trade, Labourer; Tried, Galway. John Money, per Norfolk 1832, Conditional Pardon, 10 July 1848, No 48/1425.
John Mooney and Lawrence Farrell were found guilty this day of appearing by day in arms, and by force and menaces demanding a gun,  the property of Anthony Nugent.  Enniskillen Chronicle, 23 June 1831.
Fifth Day Wednesday This morning their Lordships, Judges Moore and Jebb, entered the court, house, when the prisoners who were convicted were brought forward to receive sentence. Connor Connear, John Kinneen, John Mooney, and Laurence Ferrell, were sentenced to be transported for life. Horogan and John M‘Andrew are to be imprisoned twelve months and kept to hard labour. Judge Moore now placed the black cap on his head, and in a very feeling and exhorting manner, passed sentence of death Kelly, Ryan, and Ward. The day of their execution not named, but it is considered that it will take place on the 9th July next. The four wretches sentenced for transportation were placed on cart, and to the melancholy wailings of their friends and relatives, sent off to Cork, escorted by a strong party the 4th dragoons. The Pilot, 17 June 1831.
Listed - WB. (Irish White Boy).
Departed Cork 15 Oct 1831 on the ship NORFOLK (3) commanded by William Henniker, arrived New South Wales 9 Feb 1832 This ship is not listed Under Voyage to Australia (drop-down box) above.