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Andrew Sheedy alias McNamara.
age 22y. sentenced 14/07/1847 - Life - per Medway. see also Daniel Sheedy.
Bridget Sheedy aka Sheehy
born c 1809.Limerick. arrived N.S.W per Hooghly alledged dau of Patrick Sheedy per "Marquis Wellington".
Daniel Sheedy
trialled Tipperary 23/03/1827 for delivering a threatning notice. - 7 years transportaion. per Medway [to Tasmania?]
David Sheedy
trialled Tipperary 02/04/1847 for "appearing armed and assault" - transportation 7 years to Tasmania.
Edward Sheehy -
per Mangles. 1826 to New South Wales. aboard was also John Sheedy
George Sheedy
per "Southworth" [1] 9/3/1822 to New South Wales con ref: page 079, fiche 647, file no 395, shelf 4/4003?] tried: March 1821. Tipperary. native place: Co Limerick occupation: reaper. height: 5 3 1/4. complexion: pale. hair: brown source2.Colonial Secretary's Office, March 22nd 1828 "The undermentioned Persons have obtained Certificates of Freedom during the last week . George Sheedy. Southworth list copied in the SH,March 26th 1828. I also have a "JOHN SHEEDY" [maybe given wrong first name by researcher?-JF] arrived per Southworth to NSW as a convict, arrival date: 9th March 1822. born. c 1798/99 native place.co Limerick. occupation. reaper. age, 23 years old convicted. Tipperary CO in March 1821. sentence. 7 years height. 5 foot, 3 1/4 tall complexion. pale hair. brown eyes. grey.
James Sheedy aka McNamara perTellicherry to N.S.W.
supposedly 1 of 6 brothers transported to New South Wales. records state he is native of Co Clare but alledged to be from Limerick. transported per Tellicherry, arr 15th Feb 1806 to NSW. Australian Secretary of the International Society of United Irishmen ?
James Sheedy [John?]
born c 1808 .England.London Bridge area. arrived as convict to Tasmania per Medway 1825 [srce:Con 23/3] Ships Indent [Con 23/3]states ___Convict no 709 ___Physical:-5ft 6 1/3 inches tall,brown hair,Light Grey eyes, ___Age:- 17 years [so born c 1808] ___Native Place: London Bridge. ___occupation:-Tailor's Boy. ___Where Tried:-Kent Assizes 15th March 1824 - 7 Years also added to his sheet is:- Hobart Town 15th March 1832-14 years :- Hobart Town 2nd Sentence 2 June 1838.Life. this is too show further convictions whilst in Tasmania] ___remarks:-much freckled.scar on nose.2 scars inside right ankle. ? left side forehead. ___received Freedom Certificate March 18 1831. James' official Conduct Sheet has his name listed as __John Sheedy __Ship:-Medway [2] __convicted 15th March 1824. 7 years. __convict number 709 so the information given re his number and the ship and sentence are matching so we can safely conclude these are the same men. His offences whilst in Tasmania read as follow from the Conduct Sheet [the format is roughly Date offence is recorded, employment[or employer usually, and offence, and then punishment he received and who the magistrate etc was.] *April 20 1829/Mrs Worthy/ charged on suspicion of having been concerned in the robbery of John Bodry. Disd as to this charge [J>Spode & J.Beaumont] *April 21 1829./Absent from his mistress's Farm and being at Hobart Town without leave and about the premises of John Bodry during which time his house was robbed. 6 months chain gan and then to be sent into the interior [J.Spode] *April 16 1830 /Steiglitz/disobedience of orders.refusing to go to church and giving to his master and others false and contradictory accounts of the way in which he became possessed of a bridle. chain gang 3 months at Blackmans River [T.Anstey] *Aug 28 1830.Steiglitz/Disorderly conduct and insubordination and disobedience of orders on the 26th AUgust. 50 Lashes [T.Anstey] *Sept 9 1831/FS[Freedom Certificate-ed]/Violent suspicion of having committed a highway robbery. Discharged.no proof {P.M} *Oct 8th 1831/FS/Assaulting & Robbing Samuel Dove of 2-sps. discharged on entering into his own recognition for his appearance this day month *Jany 8th 1832./FS/Burglary in the dwelling house of Laughlin Reynolds- stealing therein 9 promisory notes value £1 each and other article the goods and chattels of L.Reynolds. Committed for Trial at PM *NB..probably when he got his extra 14 years tacked on to sentence-ed *Dec 13 1832. Absconding into the woods on the 11 instant 100 lashes and 6 months in chains and 2 mos imprisonment in gaol at night *July 24 1833.Maliciously striking & wounding Patrick Ryley in the head or with being an accessory of thereto 100 lashesPort Arthur July 24 1833. Using disrespectful language after sentence had been passed upon him for a former offence in the Commandants Office ten days Solitery COnfinement Port Arthur *Nov 7 1833.Absenting himself from Prison Works.Port Arthur and remaining illegally at large until apprehended near the road toWedge? Bay 100 lashes Port Arthur *Nov 8 1833.Forcibly taking away from a road party a quantity of Provisions Government tools and Bedding or with being an accessory thereto. 21 days Solitary Confinement on Bread and WaterPort Arthur *March 27 1834.Absconding 100 LashesPort Arthur * March 27 1834.Taking away from his Gang without permission an ? the property of the Government for the purpose of aiding him in his Escape from the settlement and with removing his leg irons. 7 days Solitary Confinement on Bread and Water Port Arthur *August 18th 1834.Having CLoth & Bread in his possession & endeavouring to take the same out of the prison barracks contrary to orders 10 days Solitary COnfinement on Bread & Water Port Arthur *Oct 18 1834.Having tobacco on his person.the same being contrary to the regulations 10 days Solitary Confinement on Bread and WaterPort Arthur *March 4th 1836.Having tobacco in his possession & being absent from his gang * in the company with 2 other prisoners under suspicious circumstances Repd in consequence of previous good conduct at Port Arthur *May 27 1833 Colonial Secretary.P.A. * April 24th.1838 Gaol. *March 22.1844.5 lashes James had further convictions in Victoria..:- source: Prisoner Records.PRO Melbourne. James Sheedy Birth:c 1803 - London.Eng Ship:"Medway" to Tasmania in 1825 as convict. Trade:Cook Religon:RC Marital status:Single Conv Date: {2}1853 & 1859 Description;5f 5" - fresh complexion grey hair and grey eyes. Family:stated that he had no family in Colony in 1859 Extra:James was charged with being illegally at large from Tasmania [or VDL] in 1853 and sent back there.He was charged with Burglary in 1859 in Vict".
John Sheedy
per Bengal Merchant [3] 9/12/1836 to New South Walescon ref: page 173, fiche 719, file no 908, shelf x638-9 arrived per Bengal Merchant as convict arrival date: 9th of Dec 1836. NSW. born c 1819. London age: 17 years. conv no: 41 literacy: read and write. religon: roman catholic status: single native place: London. occupation: plaster's boy crime: stealing shoes. tried: Central Criminal Court. 29th Feb 1836.
John Sheedy per Eliza 2[4] to NSW.
born c 1806. Native of Co Galway. arrived 6/9/1832 to New South Wales convicted as "whiteboy" later changed his name to SILK ?.m Connolly/Anderson.?
John Sheedy (McNamara) per Isabella[4] to N.S.W.
born c 1802. supposedly son of James Sheedy per Tellicherry may have married Ellen Gore in Co Limerick may have son Michael Sheedy who came to Australia.
John Sheedy per Mangles[4] to N.S.W.
born c 1785. Co Limerick. married with 6 children, most of whom emigrated to N.S.W tried Cork 1825. Forgery.
John Sheehy aka Keane per Brampton to NSW.
born c 1798.Co Kerry. arrived 1823 NSW married Catherine Fogarty.
Margaret Sheedy [nee Connor]
per Hooghly [3] 27/9/1831 to New South Wales ref: page 159, fiche 698,file 907, shelf x633 page 173, fiche 680, file 905, shelf 4/4016born c 1807. Limerick. arrived NSW per Hooghly, 27th Sept 181. convict no: 87 age: 24 years [born c 1807] literacy: no education religon: catholic status: married. native place: Limerick. trade: all work. offence: house robbery tried: Limerick, Oct 1830. sentence: 7 years prior conviction: 4 months. height: 5 1 1/4 tall. hair: brown eyes: hazel/grey complexion: ruddy/freckled. raised mole between eyebrows. 3 dots between right thumb and forefinger. sent to: Factory furth/ref: Archives of NSW. letter 31/8321. shelf 4/2119 further information states: education: reads husband: William BOBNIZER father: John CONNOR. ..expected per Jane (following source: Sydney Gazette,April 5th 1832.NSW) " Principal Superintendant of Convicts Office Sydney. 2nd April 1832. The Undermentioned Prisoners having absconded frmo the Individuals and Employments set against the Names respectively, and some of them being at large with stolen Certificates and Tickets of Leave, all Constables and others are hereby required and commanded to use their utmost exertions in apprehending and lodging them in safe custody. Any Person harbouring or employing any of the said Absentees will be prosecuted as the Law directs. (and amongst the several names was Margaret Sheedy,no 31-408, per Hooghly, 24yo, servant, Limerick. 5 feet 1 1/2, hazle grey eyes, brown hair, ruddy fair complexion, from Mr.J.L.Innes, Sydney. " From this source we know that in late March early April 1832, Margaret Sheedy was working for Mr.J.L.Innes in Sydney. (following source: Sydney Gazette,April 15th 1832.NSW) " Principal Superintendant of Convicts Office Sydney. 16th April 1832. List of Runaways Apprehended Upu To the 16th April (names included) Sheedy, Margaret ,per Hooghley, from J.L.Innes.Sydney " From this source we know that Margaret was at large between late March till 16th April at the latest..so some two weeks. We know she was apprehended prior to the 16th. The SG, July 12th 1832, shows a J.L Innes as Adjutant, 39th Regt. 1839.Mary Sheedy received her Certificate of Freedom SHEEDY Margaret 39/2208 5 Dec 1839 Hooghley 1831 4/4354 1004
Margaret Sheedy, also known as Mary ?
see PROFILE per Surrey 09.3.1833 to New South Wales alias Margaret Sheehy, alias Callaghan, born c 1812, Limerick. m with one child. con ref: page 223, no 706, file no 907, shelf x635 page 181, no 685, file no 905, shelf 4/4017 may be same Mary below, as their numbers are the same. other possibility.her daughter came with her ?? see also Mary Sheedy/Sheehy _______________________arrived per" Surry 11"..9th.March 1833 CONVICT NO_____________120 AGE____________________21 [born c 1812] EDUCATION______________None RELIGON________________Roman Catholic STATUS_________________Married with one female child NATIVE PLACE___________Limerick OCCUPATION_____________Kitchen Maid CRIME__________________Stealing Cloth TRIAL DATE____________Limerick City on 8.10.1832 - 7 years PRIOR CONS____________None Husband________________Matthew Callaghan, married four years ago. Description_______________5' 31/4",ruddy and much freckled,red hair bluish eyes,MOC inside lower left arms,arms freckled stout made, In 1835 Margaret applied to marry Alexander McManus aka McClintock refs: letter..31/8321. shelf 4/2119.Mitchell Library1844 Mary received her certificate of freedom SHEEDY Margaret SHEEHY or CALLAGHAN, Mary 44/0531 9 Apr 1844 Surry 1833 4/4390 1016 TL 42/961
Mary Sheedy,
___transported per Duchess of Northumberland 1836 In 1840 Mary Applied to marry James Moon . .Mary was 22 yo - born c 1818 She had a certificate of Freedom,and was granted with consent of the Governer
Mary Sheedy
born c 1784, at age 50,free to the colony,applied in 1834 to marry John Guinane age 43 per "Brampton" 1823, who was a ticket of leave holder.No consent recorded.
Mary Sheedy, aka Sheehy -
probably Margaret above.?as the numbers are exactly the same. arrived NSW as convict per "Surrey 11". 9th March 1833. con ref: page 223, fiche 706, file 907, shelf x635 page 181, fiche 685, file 905, shelf 4/4017.
Matthew Sheedy -
trialled co CORK. 1/4/1848. Larceny. 7 years transportation. per Hyderabad.1850 - - Tasmania
Michael Sheedy
per Earl St Vincent to NSW born c 1794.Co Limerick trialled 1817, arrived NSW same year. alledged one of 6 brothers transported to NSW> married Mary Welsh.
Michael Sheedy
trialled Co CLARE. 19/04/1852 - Lamb stealing. transportation 10 years. per AMAZON 1854 - Tas. The Archives Office can locate no arrival for Michael, and he may not have arrived in Tasmania.Still under research.P>
Patrick Sheedy
also Sheehy____________arrived per " Hooghly " [1] 23.4.1825 con ref: page 169, fiche 655, file 2662, shelf 4/4009a TRIAL__________________Cork City, 14.8.1823,Life NATIVE PLACE___________Co Limerick OCCUPATION_____________Ploughman Death__________________13/15th March 1844? General Hospital Sydney Age_____________________50 years [born c 1773 ?] Remarks________________5' 71/2",brown complexion,grey hair, grey eyes, _______________________very well behaved.
Patrick Sheedy, aka Sheehy.
_______________________arrived per " Marquis of Wellington", 27.1.1815 ref: page 028, fiche 635, file 393, shelf 4/4005 CONVICTION_____________tried Devon Assizes 19.3.1814 - 14 years NATIVE PLACE___________Waterford OCCUPATION_____________Tailor AGE____________________22years [born c 1793?] Remarks________________5' 71/2", dark pale,light brown hair,hazel eyes, _______________________Two others convicted this day, both from IrelandLetter to the Colonial Secretary Sydney.New South Wales. Dec 6 1826 Sir, Patrick Sheedy,Taylor[sic] by the Wellington,was sent to me in a ragged state on the 22nd of Sept last. He says that slops [prison issue clothing-ed] where due to him from Government on the 1st day of Nov. I now beg leave to enquire how he is to be supplied with these necessary and whether he is to be returned to Government at the end of Three months or allowed to remain in my service for a longer period as a man of his calling is always required in a large family. [there is other information ] and then the letter is signed John Campbell. re no: letter.26/8201 shelf 4/1910
Patrick Sheedy per Ratcliffe to Tasmania
born 1815. Birdhill,Oakhampton,near Nenagh.Co Tipp son of John Sheedy/Mary Burke. Trialled Nenagh,Co Tipp in 1845. Nenagh - trialed Co TIPPERARY.
Patrick Sheedy per Anglia (Angelind)
convicted in Tasmania 1852.for man robbery. arrived Tasmania 1849 per Anglia.?
Patrick Sheedy alias Riordan.
age 25 years. trialled Co CLARE 05/07/1849 - "Burglary and Robbery" - per Lord Dalhousie 1852
Roger Sheehy -
per Providence 2/7/1811 to New South Wales. ref: page 364, fiche 633, file 393, shelf 4/4004 A Timothy Sheedy also came on this vessel?see below. supposed brother to the James Sheedy [Tellicherry] and his bros who were sent out for political crimes [United Irishmen etc]
Timothy Sheedy
bc 1814-1816 in Limerick. - -mother Nancy [recorded on Conduct Sheet] in native place 1844 -sister Margaret in native place in 1844. [cond sheet] -trialled Co Tipperary 29/06/1839 -sent per Nautilus to Norfolk Island arrived there 3rd March 1840 -sentence - 7 years for stealing money. - Occupation-he had been in the 87th Reg for 3 years. -marital status:-married. _previous sentences/offences:- - he once was given 50 lashes -Physical Desc:-laborer of 5 foot/11.Ruddy complexion,brown hair and dark brown whiskers.Hazel eyes. -Prior to this he had recieved 3 lashes for idleness Timothy was sent to Norfolk Island Source:Archives of NSW film 769 Return of Ill Conducted English Prisoners to Norfolk Island reads:- Timothy Sheedy per Nautilus [2] -sentence-7 years -marks earnt-6477 -amount of fines-209 -particulars of offence:- fine for fighting [his own share] 100 marks On his ward for stealing clothes - 9 marks Breaking out of Stockade - 25 marks On his ward for disorderly conduct-25 marks Taking a sheaf of wheat to make up his days work - 50 marks Insubordination and refusing to work -14 days in Gaol. Timothy was sent on to Tasmania per Lady Franklin He embarked on the vessel on the 6th June 1844 so he had spent four years at Norfolk Island. his conduct sheet for the "Lady Franklin" reads Timothy Sheedy -came per Nautilis (2).arrived New South Wales 9.2.1840 -CONVICT NO____________12996 -Native Place__________Limerick -Tried_________________29th June 1839 Tipperary -Sentence______________7 years -Trade_________________Laborer -Age___________________30 years -Physical______________5ft 11 1/2,ruddy complexion,large head with brown hair, dark brown whiskers,brown eyebrows. Hazel eyes,large nose, medium mouth & chin. small scar between forefinger and ?scar on forefinger left hand. pockpitted.stout made. Remarks________________periods of Primary Labour 6 months probationary to Brown's River Station of Gang.Class.P.P.H3. Conduct________________released from 1st stage of probation 5th Dec 1844 1/1/1845 Lynch?Lisaght? 28/1/1845 Corrigan ? assignment Richmond 7/2/1845 Ticket of Leave issued 18/3/1845. Gee/Morven/Drunk. fined 5/ 13/10/1845. TL/Richmond, Misconduct in trafficking with the prisoners attached to the Jerusalum Depot. Nine months hard labour in chains chains remitted. 24/10/1845 ? Idleness. 3 Lashes 8/12/1845. DIED AT THE COAL MINE ? Station Timothy's Indent Sheet also read.. Height_________________5.11 1/4. Age____________________30 Sentence_______________7 years Religon________________R.C Literacy_______________both read and write Status_________________married. 1 child. Crime__________________robbery.stealing from ? a servant.we were both drunk.I don't know his name. Previous history_______drunkeness.50 Lashes. _______87th Reg. 3 years. Timothy Sheedy who arrived per Lady Franklin died as Timothy Sheehy, convict no 12996, ticket of leave. Died 8th December 1845 at the Coal Mines of Port Arthur. Source: Con 63/1
Timothy Sheedy per Providence to N.S.W. 1811
born c (c1770 - 1790) in Limerick ? Sheehy also used? no convict nmber recorded. conviction date: March 1809. Co Limerick 7 Year sentence. Roger SHEEHY also aboard vessel. Timothy is supposed to belong to 6 brothers transported to NSW.Timothy Sheedy - per Elizabeth & Henry, to Tasmania 1844 born c 1793.Limerick.Ireland. from Kilfinan region of Co Limerick trialled 1844. married to Ellen Brown. 9 children.nearly of all eventually came to Australia. One child known to use Alias of SILK.
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