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Patrick Quin was transported on the City Of Edinburgh 2, departing 18th Mar 1832 and arriving 27th Jun 1832 with 148 passengers.
Sailed from Cohb Harbour - County Cork - 18 March 1832 Arrived Sydney 27 June 1832 139 Convict Males from Ireland only ...Captain Wade
City Of Edinburgh 2 (generic)References
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Patrick Quin was indicted tor breaking into the dwelling house of Edward Fergus, and robbing him of money and wearing apparel. The prosecutor stated that on the 27th January last some people came to his house at Barley-hill at night—they broke in the door—one of them struck him and knocked, him down—they asked him if be was a steel-boy. and another then came and struck him. they broke open a chest, and took out a pound note and some silver—Quin was there, and about seven others—they brought out a quantity of butter from his room, and began to eat with some bread thev brought with them——one of them damned himself and his wife for not putting more salt in the butter (laughter, in which the prisoner joined) met the prisoner afterwards on the road, going to Erris, and told Mr. Jackson, who got him arrested—one of the men held a pistol to his head, lest he should stir. . Cross-examined by Mr. Blakeny. Never knew the prisoner before —he might have bid him the time of dav. . Mr. Blakeny--And pray, sir, are you in the habit of speaking to people you don’t know? A- If you met me on the road, would you not speak to me? . Mr. Blakenv—lndeed acquaintance issolnrge, that I don’t choose to enlarge it, particularly with fellows of your sort. Witness—-I’m just the same way (loud laughter), Catherine Nelson—(This witness refused to speak English but the Governor of the gaol, and others stated that she could speak it very well) Is servant maid to last witness— Court-—Oh, you speak beautiful English, and it much prettier than Irish. Witness stated that some people came to the house on the night in question—it was bolted as usual, and they forced it in—-witness identified the prisoner as being one of the party. William Fergus was in the house that night also—swears the prisoner was one of the party they wanted to roast him on the fire, saw the man afterwards the jail; they passed as quick as possible the glass window three or four times, and did not know him ; saw Scott, the turnkey there. Mr. Blakeney—Yes, there he is, and much better-looking man than you—though he is a little pockmarked—(laughter)—when witness was let into the gaol-yard, he hesitated a moment, and then knew him. Charles Walsh, policeman, was out for the prisoner for two or three months ; (took) him to the police barrack and the prosecutor knew him. Mr. Rogers, governor of the jail, stated, that accompanied Wm. Fergus to identify the prisoner ; witness had a full opportunity of seeing the man through the visiting window. Charles Scott, Turnkey, was present when Wm. Fergus went to examine the prisoners who were standing in a row; he said if he would c-,- ear to any man would almost swear that was the man —Guilty. Mayo Constitution, 8 Aug 1831. Patrick Quinn, burglary and robbery ; judgment of death recorded. ... Mayo Constitution, 8 Aug 1831.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Indent No; 83. Prisoners No; 32 - 1411 Age; 28 years. Reads, Roman Catholic. Single Native Place; Mayo Trade or calling; Ploughs & reaps Offence; Burglary Trial; Mayo - 4 Aug 1831 Height; 5 ft. 5 1/4 in. Eyes; Hazel. Hair; Brown. Completion; Sallow Remarks; Hare lipped; BROTHER: Michael Quin per Norfolk.