Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
John Shea was transported on the Mangles, departing 27th Sep 1825 and arriving 18th Feb 1826 with 192 passengers.
ManglesReferences
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Moreton Bay Records. John Shea, per Mangles 4, tried at Cork, 12 Aug 1825, Sheep stealing, 7 years, Trade, Farmer. Colonial Conviction: By Sydney Bench, 21 July 1831, for Stealing canvas from the Commissariat, 3 year sentence. Returned to Sydney, 18 May 1835. Description: John Shea, native place, Cork, age 30, 5 ft 4 ½. Fair comp, brown hair, bald, blue eyes, catholic.
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT John Shea was indicted for stealing three sheep on the march, the property of John Quinlan, and found Guilty. To be transported for 7 years. Southern Reporter, 20 Aug 1825.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. John Shea, age on arrival, 24, per Mangles (4) 1826, Tried Cork, 1825, 7 years for Stealing sheep. DOB, 1802 native place, Cork. Married, 1 child. Catholic, Trade, Farmer. Remarks: Moreton Bay colonial sentence.