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Crime
Transportation
John Roynan was transported on the Cadet, departing 9th Apr 1844 and arriving 24th Aug 1844 with 161 passengers.
Built 1841 at the Isle of Man. Wood barque of 465 Tons.
Cadet (generic)References
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Convict Notes




Gaol Report: well conducted. Kiernan & Cooney also tried for same offence and on board ship. Ship Surgeon's Report: Good Aged 26yrs; Roman Catholic; read & write; tailor; 5'6"; fresh complexion; dk brown hair; blue eyes; married. Native Place: Roscommon. Van Diemens Land: Convict no. 61377. Station Gang: Impression Bay, 21mths. Emerged from Gang 24/05/1846. 08/01/1851: Ticket of Leave granted. 03/01/1854: Constable. Willfully supress information in a case of felony to defeat prosecution. 2mths hard labour. Ticket of Leave revoked. 11/07/1854: Ticket of Leave reissued. 01/08/1854: Conditional Pardon 22/02/1881: Perjury - 12mths imprisonment.(maybe under name "Ryan")




John Roynan was convicted at Roscommon, Ireland on 20/03/1844, cojointly with Kiernan and Cooney, of appearing armed and attack a house, by night. 14 yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemens Land, on the 'Cadet' 1844.