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John Walsh was transported on the Sir Godfrey Webster, departing 11th Jul 1825 and arriving 3rd Jan 1826 with 196 passengers.
Sir Godfrey Webster (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Convict Index, 1791-1873. |
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Convict Notes
Moreton Bay Convict Register. John Walsh or Gallagher, Sir Gody. Webster (2), Tried at Dublin City, 15 Jan 1825, for Felony of money, 7 years. Butcher. Colonial Conviction: Crim. Court. Sydney, 2 Sep 1829, Cutting and maiming, 14 years, commuted from Death recorded. -------------------------------------------------- CRIMINAL COURT. WEDNESDAY Mr. Chief Justice Forbes and Mr. Justice Stephen having taken their seats, on the motion of Mr Attorney General, the Court proceeded to pass sentence on the following prisoners convicted during the present Session. viz: — John Welsh, stabbing Cavenagh, a constable. Judgment of death recorded. John Smith, tried with Welsh for stabbing a constable, was discharged. The Australian, Wed 9 Sep 1829. ---------------------------------------------------- Source: Letters regarding Moreton Bay, 12/07/1837- Particulars of 15 Prisoners of the Crown who comprised the Two Boats Crews under the Command of Lieut Otter of H M 4th Regt who proceeded to the Northward in search of a Wreck supposed to be on Huon Monday’s Shore, includes John Galagher or Walsh [also spelt Welsh]/ “Sir Godfrey Webster”. 1837 09 07- Letter reporting on expedition under Lieut Russell to search for 2 lost seamen of “Duke of York” – natives on banks of Huon Monday River confessed men had been killed [No 37/6] Discusses outrages by natives in particular Huon Monday tribe Annexes copy of instructions to Lieut Russell re aborigines – recommends him. Also mentions Mr King, Master of Sloop “Foster Fyans”[also called Captain Fyans] Asks for favourable consideration for prisoners involved Margin John Welsh [also spelt Walsh] or Galagher/ “Sir Godfrey Webster”
Convict Index, 1791-1873. John Walsh, Sir Godfrey Webster, 1826, Ticket of Leave, 42/1525. District, Moreton Bay; Tried, Dublin City. John Walsh, alias Gallagher, Sir Godfrey Webster, 1826, Certificate of Freedom, 30 Sep 1843. No 43/1616. TL 42/1525.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Walsh, alias Gallagher, age on arrival, 19, Sir Godfrey Webster (2) 1826. Tried Dublin City, 1825, 7 years, DOB 1807.