John Sheedy

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Summary

Born
Jan 1785
Conviction
Forgery
Departure
Sep 1825
Arrival
Feb 1826
Death
Aug 1835
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Personal Information

Name: John Sheedy
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1785
Death: 26th Aug 1835
Age at death: 50
Occupation: Ploughman/shearer

Crime

Crime: Forgery
Convicted at: Ireland, Cork
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Sep 1825
Ship: Mangles
Arrival: 18th Feb 1826
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Sheedy was transported on the Mangles, departing 27th Sep 1825 and arriving 18th Feb 1826 with 192 passengers.

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References

Primary SourceNew South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842

Claims

"4th great grandson of John Sheedy."

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Convict Notes

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on 28th November 2024

His son Michael Sheedy was paid the reward for establishing the Lambing Flat Goldfields which became my hometown of Young, NSW.

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on 20th October 2020

Sons; arrived 14 Nov 1834. Roger Sheedy, Age 23. Calling; Farmer. Thomas Sheedy, Age 22. Calling; Farmer & John Sheedy, Age 15. Calling; Farmer. Port of Departure: Cork Port of Arrival: Port Jackson, New South Wales Voyage Arrival Date: 14 Nov 1834 Vessel Name: Blenheim Origin Location: Ireland

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on 20th October 2020

New South Wales, Convict Records, Wives and Families of Convicts on Bounty Ships, 1832-1834 Petition Date; 10th March 1832. Wife’s Maiden Name; Mary Dynan Present Residence; Ireland County; Limerick Town or Parish; Kilflynn. Street; Berryaughan Street, Children; Roger Sheedy, Age; 22 Thomas Sheedy, Age; 20 Ellen Sheedy, Age; 17 John Sheedy, Age; 14 Mary Ann, Sheedy, Age; 12 Michael Sheedy, Age; 10

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on 20th October 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Name: John Sheedy Age: 40. Estimated Birth Year: abt 1785 Date of conviction: 24 Aug 1825 - Cork Vessel: Mangles (4) - 18 Feb 1826 Ticket of Leave: 34/833. Unable to Read & Write; Married & 6 children Religion; Catholic Native Place; Limerick Calling; Farmers Labourer Offence; Forgery Notes? Date of Trial: Cork - 24th Aug 1825 Sentence; LIfe Height; 5 ft. 8 inches Complexion; Ruddy Hair; Bark Brown to grey Eyes; Grey