Summary
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Voyage
Transportation
John Neil was transported on the James Pattison, departing 2nd Oct 1829 and arriving 20th Jan 1830 with 201 passengers.
James Pattison (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
NSW Convict Application to Marry. John Neill, alias John Henry, per Sir James Pattison, 1830, Married, 5 children; disallowed; and Catherine Johnston, per Diamond, 1838, disallowed. Date, 5 Dec 1838.
County of Antrim Assizes, HORSE STEALING. John Neil alias John Henry, Wm. Dunlop & Wm. McClintock, for stealing a gelding at Inchenaugh, the property of Hugh Caldwell, on 29th March. Hugh Caldwell - A grey gelding was stolen from his stable during the night - in about 3 weeks after saw the gelding at Moneymore In possession of Mr. Kane. Alex. Allan - Saw John Burns with a horse at Moneymore, which witness took and gave up to the police, along with Burns. John Burns - Had a horse In his possession at Moneymore, which he bought at the Rock fair on the last Monday of March (the 30th) from a man who called himself John Neil - Dunlop and McClintock were present when he bought the horse - witness gave the payment of the horse to Dunlop, who handed it to Neil - when Dunlop and M'Clintock were taken, they offered to pay witness for the horse, and McClintock acknowledged they were all parties concerned.- Cross-examined -Witness was taken into custody for having the stolen horse, and had a great deal of trouble it searching out the prisoners. Neil Guilty-the other two acquitted- Sentence of death recorded. Belfast News-Letter, 14 Aug 1829.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John or Henry Neil, alias Neal, Neale, O’Neil, age on arrival, 40, per James Pattison (1) 1830, Tried 1829, at Antrim, Life for Stealing horse. DOB, 1790, Native place, Derry Co, Married, 5 children. Protestant, Stable man plough man.