Summary
Born
Jan 1813
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jul 1832
Arrival
Oct 1832
Death
Jan 1877
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Personal Information
Name: James Tighe
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1813
Death: 1st Jan 1877
Age at death: 64
Occupation: Labourer - general
Aliases: Jimmy, Séamas Ó Taidhg
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Dublin City
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 1st Jul 1832
Ship: Dunvegan Castle
Arrival: 16th Oct 1832
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
James Tighe was transported on the Dunvegan Castle, departing 1st Jul 1832 and arriving 16th Oct 1832 with 202 passengers.
Dunvegan Castle (generic)References
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Convict Notes
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Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. James Tighe, age on arrival, 19, per Dunvegan Castle (2), 1832. Tried 1832 at Dublin, 7 years for Stealing spectacles. Former conviction, 6 months. DOB, 1813, native place, Dublin. Single. Catholic. Trade, Labourer.
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James was convicted of stealing spectacles. On 1st January 1840 he obtained his Certificate of Freedom. James married an Indigenous woman in 1841 named Jinnie, Jane or Jenny and this union produced 8 children. James' brother Maurice was also transported in 1827 onboard the Morley.