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David Reavy

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Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Aug 1841
Arrival
Jan 1842
Death
Jul 1879
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Personal Information

Name: David Reavy
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: 24th Jul 1879
Age at death: 60
Occupation: Shoemaker/bootmaker

Crime

Crime: Theft - larceny
Convicted at: County Down
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 7th Aug 1841
Ship: Prince Regent
Arrival: 2nd Jan 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land and Norfolk Island

Transportation

David Reavy was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 7th Aug 1841 and arriving 2nd Jan 1842 with 146 passengers.

Prince Regent, 1820-21. On Tuesday arrived from Ireland, the ship Prince Regent, Captain Clifford. She left the Cove of Cork the 19th of September last, and brings, in excellent health, 144 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Taylor, R. N. The guard comprises 30 men of the 1st Foot (Royals), under orders of Lieut. Lewis. Sydney Gazette, 13 Jan 1821.

Prince RegentPrince Regent (generic)

References

Primary Sourcehttps://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-15/CON33-1-15P169

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Place of origin: Newry, Down Launceston Invalid Depot: Name: David Raby. *** POL709-1-15 page 49 (20 Dec 1877 to 19 Mar 1878) Cascades Invalid Depot: Name: David Raby. *** POL709-1-15 page 182 (25 Apr 1878 to 04 Nov 1878) 1879 - Possible Death & Burial Record. Name; David Ravy. *** Date of death: 22 Jul 1879. Aged; 60 years old, Shoemaker. Last known residence: Brickfields Dept Cornelian Bay Cemetery. Date of burial: 24 Jul 1879. AF70-1-5 (BU 2552)