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Summary

Born
Jan 1822
Conviction
Mutiny
Departure
Oct 1841
Arrival
Mar 1842
Death
Dec 1857
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Personal Information

Name: James Murphy
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1822
Death: 9th Dec 1857
Age at death: 35
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Mutiny
Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th Oct 1841
Ship: Richard Webb
Arrival: 9th Mar 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Murphy was transported on the Richard Webb, departing 13th Oct 1841 and arriving 9th Mar 1842 with 50 passengers.

Voyage from Kingston, Ireland to Hobart,Van Diemen's Land - departed 15 Nov 1841, arrived 4 March 1842. 189 convicts landed. 3 deaths on voyage. 30 from the 99th Regiment, plus 4 women & 6 children. Also 5 free settlers and 6 children of prisoners. (n.b. records are currently being listed on this page, as yet incomplete)

Richard WebbRichard Webb (generic)

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Convict Notes

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on 29th June 2023

No: 4431. Tried; Dublin Roy Barracks - 25 June 1841 Transported for mutinous conduct. - Shirting a noncommissioned officer whilst drunk. Previous convictions: Desertion 3 months. absent 3 months. Similar offence 5 months 1845 - 1 November. Ticket of Leave 1857 - 9 December. Died in Hospital Hobart.