James Murphy

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Summary

Born
Jan 1805
Conviction
Stealing money
Departure
Jul 1829
Arrival
Nov 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Murphy
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1805
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th Jul 1829
Ship: Guildford
Arrival: 4th Nov 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Murphy was transported on the Guildford, departing 12th Jul 1829 and arriving 4th Nov 1829 with 201 passengers.

The ‘Guildford’ was built on the River Thames, England in 1810. Used as a Convict Transport ship to Australia - voyages 1812, 1816, 1818, 1820, 1822, 1824, 1827 & 1829. The ship was lost at sea near Singapore in 1831, loosing all aboard.

GuildfordGuildford (generic)

References

Primary SourceNSW Gov Records. Irish Convict.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 9th November 2024

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. James Murphy, age on arrival, 24, per Guildford (8) 1829. Tried at Dublin, 1829, 7 years for Stealing money. 2 former convictions. DOB, 1805, Native place, Killarney Kerry Co. Single. Catholic. Trade, Shoemaker.

Dennis Nightingale avatar
94
on 5th June 2015

133156 Murphy James - Guildford 1829. 1829 November - AO NSW Convict Indents Fiche No. 673 Age 24. Shoemaker from Killarney. Sentenced to 7 years transportation for stealing money. Assigned to John McIntyre at Hunter River on arrival.

Dennis Nightingale avatar
94
on 5th June 2015

B0rn - Killarney Kerry County Ireland. Single.