Richard Murphy

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Summary

Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Apr 1844
Arrival
Aug 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Richard Murphy
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Painter's boy

Crime

Convicted at: Dublin City
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 9th Apr 1844
Ship: Cadet
Arrival: 24th Aug 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Richard Murphy was transported on the Cadet, departing 9th Apr 1844 and arriving 24th Aug 1844 with 161 passengers.

Built 1841 at the Isle of Man. Wood barque of 465 Tons.

CadetCadet (generic)

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Convict Notes

Carol Axton-Thompson avatar
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on 12th February 2013

5'2 1/2"; read & write; 19yrs of age; Roman Catholic; house painter. Native Place: Dublin Mother: Mary Brother: James Sister: Mary

Carol Axton-Thompson avatar
106
on 27th November 2012

Richard Murphy was convicted at Dublin on 20/10/1843 for being caught in the act of burglary. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemens Land on the 'Cadet' 1844.