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John Naghton was transported on the Brampton, departing 8th Nov 1822 and arriving 22nd Apr 1823 with 185 passengers.
The 'Brampton' ship was built in 1817 at King's Lynn, Norfolk, England. Originally used by the East India Company and then whaling before being a convict transport ship. Many of the Irish convicts on this ship were convicted under the Insurrection Act, for White Boy offences. 24 April 1823, the Sydney Gazette reported: On Tuesday last arrived from Ireland, with 183 male convicts, the ship Brampton, Captain Moore. She left London the 28th of July last; sailed from the Cove of Cork on the 8th of November; and last from the Cape of Good Hope, the 20th of February, from whence she brings eleven convicts.—Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Price, R. N. The guard comprises a detachment of the 3d Regt. (Buffs.)
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Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Naghton, alias Naughton, age on arrival, 20, per Brampton (1823) Tried Cork Co. 1822. 7 years. Irish Rebel White boy. DOB 1803, native place, Limerick Co. Servant. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. NORTON, James. Per "Brampton, 1823 1825 Sep 24-Dec 31 On lists of men on the Government Stock Establishment at Bathurst (Reel 6031; 4/7029A pp.332-59)