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Convict Notes
Typo mistake: Went to New Zealand from Launceston 1839.
Timothy O'Meara came to van Diemen's Land as a cabin passenger from Cape of Good Hope on the 'Thomas'. He went to New Zealand, from Launceston March 1939 on the 'African'. He was tried at Wellington Court for Forging a govt debenture. 10 yr sentence. Transported from New Zealand to van Diemen's Land on a "non convict" ship, Cheerful. Single, aged 38, ruddy complexion, large head, brown hair, brown to red whiskers, blue eyes, large nose. Roman Catholic, can read & write. Native Place: Tipperary. Received his Ticket of Leave 25 June 1850 and Conditional Pardon 10 May 1853. Brothers: Thomas, Phillip, Michael, Daniel, Patrick, Lawrence. Sisters: Catherine, Maria & Mary. Some siblings living in the colony.