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Martin Rooney

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Summary

Born
Jan 1803
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Sep 1828
Arrival
Jan 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Martin Rooney
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1803
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Ireland, Clare
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Sep 1828
Ship: Governor Ready
Arrival: 17th Jan 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Martin Rooney was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 21st Sep 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 201 passengers.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Convict Indentures (hand written).

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 11th July 2024

ENNIS ASSIZES. The Lord Chief Baron having taken his seat on Tuesday, Tuesday, the Court proceeded business…. The following were also found guilty— … Martin Rooney, … all for larceny; Southern Reporter, 7 Aug 1827.

Wendy Smith avatar
56
on 11th February 2020

The indentures state that Martin Rooney was 26 years old. He could neither read or write: Religion Catholic: status single and a native of Galway. He was a labourer. He was convicted of street robbery on 31 July 1827 at County Clare and sentenced to 7 years. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 5 inches; complexion ruddy, freckled and fair; hair brown to bald and eyes blue. Transport number 8. He was assigned to William Cox, Richmond.