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Summary

Born
Jan 1815
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Aug 1836
Arrival
Dec 1836
Death
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Personal Information

Name: John Shanley
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1815
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin City
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Aug 1836
Ship: Earl Grey
Arrival: 31st Dec 1836
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Shanley was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 27th Aug 1836 and arriving 31st Dec 1836 with 50 passengers.

Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.

Earl GreyEarl Grey (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convicts to Australia http://members.pcug.org.au http://www.jenwilletts.com

Claims

"John Shanley is my great great Grandfather"

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Convict Notes

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on 22nd February 2024

John Shanley died Clarevaulx Station. He is buried in the Glen Innes Cemetery, NSW

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on 12th February 2017

John SHANLEY was convicted at Dublin (city) in 1836 for stealing meat. 7 year transportation sentence. Sent to Australia, New South Wales per the ship 'Earl Grey'. Aged 21yrs; indoor servant & groom. Native Place: Leitrim, Ireland. 1837: Assigned to William Todhunter in Sydney. 26 Feb 1842: Obtained his Ticket of Leave. Maitland, NSW district.