Convict Thomas Murphy - Convict Records

Summary

Born

Jan 1806

Conviction

Sheep-stealing

Departure

Sep 1828

Arrival

Jan 1829

Death

Unknown

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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Murphy

Gender: Male

Born: 1st Jan 1806

Death: Unknown

Age at death: Unknown

Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Sheep-stealing

Convicted at: Ireland, Carlow

Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Sep 1828

Ship: Governor Ready

Arrival: 17th Jan 1829

Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Thomas Murphy was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 21st Sep 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 201 passengers.

Governor Ready (generic)

References

Primary Source

Australia Convict Indentures (hand written) and Government Gazettes.

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Convict Notes

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on 14th February 2020

The Indentures state that Thomas Murphy was 23 years old. He could read; religion Catholic; status Married with no children and was a native of County Carlow. He ploughs and reaps. He was convicted of sheep stealing on 22 March 1828 at Carlow and sentenced to 7 years. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes - Height 5 feet 4 inches; complexion ruddy, freckled and pock pitted; hair brown and eyes grey. Transport number 138. He was assigned to Mr John Booth, Pitt Town, Sydney. Received his ticket of leave at Windsor on 6 May 1833 (no. 33/373). Government Gazette (GG) 8 May 1833. He received his Certificate of Freedom on 5 May 1835. GG Wednesday 6 May 1835.