William Whelan

Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Stealing money
Departure
Jun 1827
Arrival
Sep 1827
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Whelan
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Errand boy
Aliases: John Whelan

Crime

Convicted at: Dublin City
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 2nd Jun 1827
Ship: Cambridge
Arrival: 17th Sep 1827
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Whelan was transported on the Cambridge, departing 2nd Jun 1827 and arriving 17th Sep 1827 with 71 passengers.

Departed Dublin 2/6/1827 Arrived Port Jackson 17/9/1827

CambridgeCambridge (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
Level 346
on 2nd May 2026

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. William or John Whelan, age 15, Per Cambridge, 1827. Tried 1826 at Dublin City, 7 years, for Felony money. 2 former convictions. DOB, 1812, Native place, Kilkenny. Single, Catholic, Trade, Errand boy. Colonial sentence, Norfolk Island.