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John Murray

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Summary

Born
Jan 1810
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Sep 1828
Arrival
Jan 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Murray
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1810
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Stealing clothes
Convicted at: Ireland, Tipperary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Sep 1828
Ship: Governor Ready
Arrival: 17th Jan 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

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

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References

Primary SourceAustralia Convict Indentures (hand written)and The Sydney Gazette and NSW Advertiser.

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Convict Notes

Wendy Smith avatar
56
on 5th March 2020

The Sydney Gazette and NSW Advertiser dated Thursday 23 June 1831 in the Classified Advertising from the Principal Superintendent of Convicts' Office states that Murray John, No. 29-22, Governor Ready, 21 Tope Swayer, Cashel, 5 feet 5 3/4 inches, grey eyes, brown hair (bald), ruddy complexion from M. G. Bunn

Wendy Smith avatar
56
on 3rd March 2020

The Convict Indentures state that John Murray was 19 years old. He could read; religion Catholic; status single and a native of Carlow (hopefully correct). He was a top sawyer. He was convicted of stealing cloak in Tipperary on 29 March 1828 and sentenced to 7 years. Physical attributes - height: 5 feet 5 1/2 inches; complexion ruddy; hair brown to black and eyes grey. Transport number 22. Assigned to Mr D. D. Matthew's, Hunter's River.