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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jul 1830
Arrival
Nov 1830
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Reilly
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Burglary (house breaking)
Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd Jul 1830
Ship: Hercules
Arrival: 1st Nov 1830
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Reilly was transported on the Hercules, departing 3rd Jul 1830 and arriving 1st Nov 1830 with 205 passengers.

The "Hercules" ship was built in 1801 at South Sheilds, England. 1801 voyage from Ireland to New South Wales, Australia. Sailed via Rio de Janeiro and the Cape. A mutiny occurred just prior to their arrival at Rio - after 45 minutes it was quashed but 13 convicts had been killed. Jeremiah Pendergass was named as the ring leader and shot. 44 deaths in total on this voyage. There was then another ship, also named, "Hercules" built 1822 at Whitby, England who made 3 trips to Austraia, in 1825, 1830 & 1832.

HerculesHercules (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 15th November 2024

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. James Reilly, age on arrival, 18, per Hercules II (2) 1830. Tried at Dublin, 1829, Life for House breaking. DOB, 1812, Native place, Dublin. Single, Catholic, Trade, Labourer gardeners.