Denis Swiney

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Summary

Born
Jan 1762
Conviction
Irish rebel
Departure
Nov 1817
Arrival
Apr 1818
Death
Jan 1824
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Personal Information

Name: Denis Swiney
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1762
Death: 1st Jan 1824
Age at death: 62
Occupation: Labourer - general
Aliases: Sweeney, Sweeny

Crime

Crime: Irish rebel
Convicted at: Ireland, Limerick
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 14th Nov 1817
Ship: Guildford
Arrival: 1st Apr 1818
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Denis Swiney was transported on the Guildford, departing 14th Nov 1817 and arriving 1st Apr 1818 with 203 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.

GuildfordGuildford (generic)

References

Primary SourceNew South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records.

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 2nd October 2021

1824 - 2 Aug. Certificate of Freedom; Date; 2 Aug 1824. No; 14/2443 Name; Dennis Swiney When and where tried; Limerick - April 1817 Sentence; 7 years Native County; Tipperary Co. Trade; Labourer Age; 65 [1759] Height; 5 ft. 8 1/2 in Complexion; Pale Hair; Grey Eyes; Hazel & inflamed Australia, Death Index, Name: Dennis Sweeney ** Date: 1824 - Sydney, New South Wales Volume Number: V18246266 2B 1825 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. 1825 Name; Denis Swiney Age; No Details Class; No Details Vessel; Guildford Employment/Remarks; DIED; Sydney Goal, Sydney

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 2nd October 2021

1817 - New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records. Ship; Guildford - 1818 Age; 56 [1762] Trial; Limerick - Riotous and Disorderly C... Date; April 1817 - Sentence; 7 years