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Transportation
Bernard Murphy was transported on the James Pattison, departing 2nd Oct 1829 and arriving 20th Jan 1830 with 201 passengers.
James Pattison (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes




County of Antrim Assizes, Bernard Murphy, for stealing a purse and money to the amount of 1s. 6d. the property of Pat. Laverty, on 2d July, at at Ballyinouey -Prosecutor lost his purse in the potato market - felt somebody at his pocket, and on turning round he saw prisoner drop his purse. William Boreland saw prisoner take the purse from Laverty's pocket - seized him, and gave him up to the police. Guilty - seven years transportation. Belfast News-Letter, 14 Aug 1829.




Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Bernard Murphy, age on arrival, 22, per James Pattison (1) 1830, Tried 1829, at Antrim, 7 years for Grand larceny Picking pockets. DOB, 1808, Native place, Monaghan, Single. Catholic, Carter.