John Scannell

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Summary

Born
Jan 1776
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jun 1826
Arrival
Oct 1826
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Scannell
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1776
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier/labourer
Aliases: Scammell

Crime

Convicted at: Cork City
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Jun 1826
Ship: Boyne
Arrival: 28th Oct 1826
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Scannell was transported on the Boyne, departing 29th Jun 1826 and arriving 28th Oct 1826 with 207 passengers.

BoyneBoyne (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 24th May 2025

In the County Cork Court, on Saturday, …—to be transported for seven years ; ... and John Scannell, for sheep stealing—same sentence ; … Limerick Chronicle, 5 April 1826.

Maureen Withey avatar
342
on 24th May 2025

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Scannell, alias Scammell, age on arrival, 50, per Boyne (1826) Tried 1826 at Cork City, 7 years, for Stealing sheep. Former convictions, None. DOB, 1776. Native place, Cork. Married, 3 children. Catholic. Soldier farmers labourer.