Summary
Born
Jan 1791
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jul 1829
Arrival
Nov 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Denis Sweeny
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1791
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Ploughman/farm labourer
Aliases: Sweeney
Voyage
Departed: 12th Jul 1829
Ship: Guildford
Arrival: 4th Nov 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
Denis Sweeny was transported on the Guildford, departing 12th Jul 1829 and arriving 4th Nov 1829 with 201 passengers.
The ‘Guildford’ was built on the River Thames, England in 1810. Used as a Convict Transport ship to Australia - voyages 1812, 1816, 1818, 1820, 1822, 1824, 1827 & 1829. The ship was lost at sea near Singapore in 1831, loosing all aboard.
Guildford (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
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Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Denis Sweeny, alias Sweeney, age on arrival, 38, per Guildford (8) 1829. Tried at Dublin. 1829, 7 years for Burglary. DOB, 1791, Native place, Kerry Co. Married, 1 child. Catholic. Trade, Ploughman.