John Murphy

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jul 1832
Arrival
Oct 1832
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Murphy
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Aliases: Faircloth

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Jul 1832
Arrival: 16th Oct 1832
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Murphy was transported on the Dunvegan Castle, departing 1st Jul 1832 and arriving 16th Oct 1832 with 202 passengers.

Dunvegan CastleDunvegan Castle (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 24th January 2025

Absconded. Murphy John, alias Faircloth, Dunvegan Castle (2), 32-2586, 25, Dublin, painter and japanner, 5 feet 5½ inches, dark and sallow comp., black hair, chestnut eyes, scar outer corner of right eyebrow, small hairy mole back of left cheek, from R. T. Jones, Sydney, since March 26. NSW Govt Gazette, 29 Mar 1837.

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 24th January 2025

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Murphy, alias Faircloth, age on arrival, 20, per Dunvegan Castle (2), 1832. Tried 1832 at Dublin, 7 years for Stealing snuff box. Former conviction, 14 months. DOB, 1812, native place, Dublin. Single. Catholic. Trade, Painter Japanner. Remarks: Norfolk Island.