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Summary

Born
Jan 1805
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Apr 1831
Arrival
Nov 1831
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Michael Rooney
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1805
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Ploughman/farm labourer

Crime

Crime: Sheep-stealing
Convicted at: Ireland, Galway
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Apr 1831
Ship: Jane
Arrival: 5th Nov 1831
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Michael Rooney was transported on the Jane, departing 29th Apr 1831 and arriving 5th Nov 1831 with 139 passengers.

A teak built, coppered and copper fastened vessel. 1831 sailing: The Jane departed Cove harbour, Ireland on 29 April 1831 for New South Wales, Australia. 128 prisoners, 66th Reserve Guard. 5 prisoners embarked at Cape of Good Hope. Two died during voyage. (on this site, names & details are currently being listed - as yet incomplete)

JaneJane (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 11th February 2025

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Michael Rooney, age on arrival, 26, per Jane (1) 1831. Tried 1830, at Galway, 7 years, for Stealing sheep. DOB 1805, native place, Galway. Widower, 1 child. Catholic. Ploughman reaper sower.