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Transportation
Henry Wye was transported on the Hero, departing 15th Mar 1835 and arriving 31st Aug 1835 with 96 passengers.
Hero (generic)References
| Primary Source | The Archives Authority of NSW. 4 October 1996. : http://members.pcug.org.au/~ppmay/convicts.htm |
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Convict Notes
Henry Wye was tried in Cork City on 16 May 1834 and given a 7 year sentence. He was transported to New South Wales on the Hero and arrived on 31 August 1835. He does not appear to be listed on the 1837 convict muster nor to have received a Ticket of Leave. He received his Certificate of Freedom on 28 June 1841. On 21 August 1841 at the Sydney Quarter Sessions he was tried with his brother, Charles, for "Stealing from the Person". Both were found not guilty. On the 23 May 1842 a Henry Wye escaped from Bathurst Gaol having been admitted on 9 April 1842 for "Stealing from the Person". This may possibly be connected with his stay at Hartley. Our records from Hartley are not indexed and a brief perusal for the period for the period did not locate information on Henry Wye. On 31 July 1845 Henry Wye and a William Bryant were tried at Sydney Quarter Sessions for "Stealing from the Person". Bryant was found not guilty. Henry Wye was found guilty and sentenced to two years in irons. He entered Sydney Gaol on July 1845 and his occupation was recorded as "labour", on conviction he was sent to the iron gang at the Wooloomooloo stockade where he was recorded as Henry Wise. He was discharged at Blackheath on 1 July 1846. It may be possible that he had been attached to the Blackheath stockade prior to his release. * * * * * * * My note: Henry was held in the cell at the Magistrates Court in Hartley, NSW. He carved into the wall "HWYE1842" underneath is "AGED 22 YEARS". Henry spent time with his brother Charles but it is not yet known if either Henry or Charles met up with their elder brother Francis. Francis was my 3xGreat Grandfather Some people believe Henry went to New Zealand under the name Henry Wise.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Hero - 1835 Indent No; 107. Name; Henry Wye Age; 15 [1820] Catholic, Single, Read & write Native Place; Cork Trade or calling; Errand boy Trial where & Date; Stealing clothes - Cork City 16 May 1834. Sentence; 7 years Height; 4 ft. 11 3/4 in Eyes; Grey to blue Hair; Red Completion; Ruddy & freckled Remarks; BROTHERS; Francis and Charles Wye, 5 years ago
Henry Wye was 15 years old when transported. He was the brother of Francis and Charles Wye, transported on the Edward 1831. 1841: Henry was tried at the Sydney QS, along with brother Charles, for "Stealing from the person". Both were found not guilty. 28/6/1841: COF 1842: Tried again for "Stealing from the person" and sent to Bathurst gaol. 23/5/1842: Escaped from Bathurst Gaol. 4/7/1845: Re-offended again and entered Sydney Gaol.