Maurice Murphy

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Summary

Born
Jan 1787
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Aug 1831
Arrival
Dec 1831
Death
Nov 1831
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Personal Information

Name: Maurice Murphy
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1787
Death: 24th Nov 1831
Age at death: 44
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Clare
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Aug 1831
Ship: Asia 1
Arrival: 2nd Dec 1831
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Maurice Murphy was transported on the Asia 1, departing 6th Aug 1831 and arriving 2nd Dec 1831 with 8 passengers.

Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200

Asia 1Asia 1 (generic)

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Convict Notes

Carol Axton-Thompson avatar
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on 9th February 2014

Maurice Murphy was convicted at Clare, Ireland for sheep stealing,Spring 1831. Life sentence. Transported to NSW, Australia on the 'Asia', departing 06/08/1831. Maurice died on the voyage on 24/11/1831. Aged 44yrs.