Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John Murphy was transported on the Fergusson, departing 16th Nov 1828 and arriving 26th Mar 1829 with 220 passengers.
Departed Dublin. 214 male prisoners - 2 deaths.
Fergusson (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Absconded. Murphy John or Townshend, No, 29-612, Fergusson, 25, Groom and, Brewer, London, 5 feet 6, hazel eyes, light brown hair, sallow fair comp. blue mark in left eyelid, J. W. mermaid and anchor on right arm, two large scars on lower part of breast, from No. 32 Road Gang. NSW Govt Gazette, 11 Feb 1835.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Murphy, alias Townsend, age on arrival, 22, per Fergusson, 1829, Tried 1828 at Belfast Antrim Co, 7 years, for Picking pockets. DOB, 1807, native place, London England. Single, Protestant, Trade, Hostler brewer.