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Transportation
John Sweeney was transported on the Eliza, departing 19th Jul 1827 and arriving 8th Nov 1827 with 194 passengers.
The Eliza was a 511-ton (later 538 ton) merchant ship built in British India in 1806. She made five voyages transporting convicts from England and Ireland to Australia.
Eliza (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. John Sweeney, age 35, per Eliza II (1) 1827, Tried at Cork, 1827, crime, Stealing sheep, sentence 7 years, Native of Cork Co., trade – Farm man, protestant, Married 4 children. DOB 1792. Colonial Secretary's Office, Sydney, 8th April. 1834 CERTIFICATES OF FREEDOM. THE undermentioned Persons have obtained Certificates of Freedom during the last week, viz. : Eliza 3, John Sweeny Sydney Herald, 14 Apr 1834.