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John O'hara was transported on the Waterloo, departing 18th Dec 1830 and arriving 30th Apr 1831 with 200 passengers.
1829 - Waterloo's first voyage arrived at Sydney Cove 9 July 1829. 180 Male Convicts. 2 Died on voyage. 7 sent to the hospital on landing. Total mustered; 171. Stephen Addison - Commander Michael Goodsire - Surgeon Superintendent [His wife was a passenger] 1842 - The Waterloo voyage of 1842 was wrecked on 28/8/1842. 189 people drowned, these being 143 convicts, 15 men of the 99th Regiment, together with 17 wives and children, the boatswain Mr. Chiverton, the sailmaker, the carpenter and 11 of the crew. Convicts were then received in Cape Town Prison from the wreck of the Waterloo, 2nd September 1842. They then completed their voyage to VDL per “Cape Packet” which arrived on 23/11/1842.
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| Primary Source | NSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts. |
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Convict Notes
John O’ Hare, for stealing two sheep, at Rosstrevor, the property of Mr. W. Gwynn. The prosecutor, having traced the sheep to Newry, clearly proved the case against the prisoner, in whose possession he discovered the skins and the heads of the sheep. Guilty—sentence not passed. Newry Telegraph, 10 Aug 1830. We subjoin a correct list of the Sentences as ruled by the Court: … To be Transported for Seven years, … John O'Hare, … Newry Telegraph, 13 Aug 1830.
129892 O'Hara John - Waterloo 1831. AO NSW Principal Superintendent of convicts. Indents. Fiche No. 696 pp 1 - 52. Ploughman and shepherd age 45. Tried Co. Down 6 August 1830 Sentenced to 7 years transportation for sheep stealing. 40913 O'Hara John - Waterloo 1831. 1836 15 October Maitland SG. Obtained ticket of leave
Born - Down County Ireland Married 4 children.