Peter Riley

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Summary

Born
Jan 1785
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jul 1823
Arrival
Dec 1823
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Peter Riley
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1785
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Shepherd

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland. Kildare
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Jul 1823
Ship: Isabella
Arrival: 16th Dec 1823
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Peter Riley was transported on the Isabella, departing 31st Jul 1823 and arriving 16th Dec 1823 with 202 passengers.

The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).

IsabellaIsabella (generic)

References

Primary SourceColonial Secretary Index

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Convict Notes

Tony Beale avatar
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on 3rd January 2022

Mary Anne McKnight in the New South Wales, Australia, Convict Applications for the Publication of Banns, 1828-1830 Name: Mary Anne McKnight assigned to William Pawsey described of good character. Gender: Female Birth Year: abt 1811 Age: 19 Arrival year: 1829 Arriving Vessel: Isabella 3 Spouse Name: Peter Reilly held a ToL was a constable. Note Rileys wife died in the year 1826 according to the testimony of Thomas Mclachland of this place. Spouse Gender: Male Spouse Birth Year: 1792 Spouse Age: 38 Spouse Arrival Year: 1823 Spouse Vessel: Edwards Marriage Year: Abt 1830 Application Date: 24 Aug 1830 Application Place: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Rev Wilkinson

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 9th January 2021

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Indent No; 130 Age; 31 ** different to Warrants. Trial; Naas - 27 Mar 1823 Height; 5 ft. 5 in Complexion; Brown Hair; Grey Eyes; Grey Remarks; Well.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 9th January 2021

Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Indent No; 130 Offence; Burgulary & Robbery of arms Date of Trial - Kildare County Spring - Assizes 1823. Sentence; Life. Age; 38 yrs Height; 5 ft. 5 in

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 17th July 2019

RILEY, Peter. Per "Isabella", 1823 1824 Jan 19, Apr 22 - On list of prisoners assigned (Fiche 3291; 4/4570D p.107) 1824 Jul - On monthly return of prisoners punished at Newcastle (Reel 6023; 4/1718 p.188a) 1824 Jul 21 - Assigned to G J Frankland of Parramatta (Fiche 3088; 4/1837A No.354 p.381) 1824 Aug 13 - Convict servant of Mr G J Frankland. To be victualled from the Store at Newcastle for six months; listed as Reiley (Reel 6013; 4/3512 p.189) Government Notice. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE, MARCH 10, 1826. THE Governor has been pleased to approve of the Appointment of Peter Riley and Michael Heally, both by the Ship Isabella, to be Con stables in the Town of Newcastle and Patrick's Plains respectively, vice Hogan and Thompson, removed for Neglect of Duty, and improper Con- duct. Appointment to bear Date the 2nd Instant. By His Excellency's Command, ALEXANDER McLEAY. Sydney Gazette 15 Mar 1826