Timothy Sheedy per Providence
by Jenny Fawcett © 2003 please note. this familys history is still under research and all information should be verified from official sources. Timothy Sheedy. bc 1782 Co Limerick. Physical description in 1832. "5 feet 7 inches, dark ruddy complexion ( a little pockpitted) Dark brown hair mixed with grey.." Timothy Sheedy is alledged by Sid Sheedy to be one of six brothers who were transported to Australia. The five other brothers were James Sheedy per Tellicherry John Sheedy per Mangles Michael Sheedy per Earl St Vincent Patrick Sheedy per Marquis of Wellington George Sheedy per Southworth Details in regard to Timothy's spouse in Ireland remain unknown at this point in time, as also regards any children that he might have had with his Irish spouse. Timothy's Certificate of Freedom in 1832 states that Timothy was born in 1782 and was a native of county Limerick. --------------------------------------------------------------- Timothy Sheedy - born: c1782. Co Limerick. (src: CF 1832) parents: religon: occupation: death: burial: shipping arrival: 1811 transported to NSW per Providence arrived at Sydney July 2nd 1811. married: 1.in Ireland. [^] Children: 1. ?History:
1809 March. Timothy Sheedy trialled in Limerick Timothy's convict record records that he was trialled in March 1809 at Co Limerick and received a sentence of 7 years. (can this be obtained from Ireland?) No convict number on his records. 1811 July 2nd Timothy Sheedy arrived in NSW having been transported to NSW per Providence Sid. Sheedy recorded that Timothy received a 7 year sentence for failing to give information about political objectors in Ireland He was assigned to Mrs Rowley of Bankstown[^p50] Log of Logs+ shows that the Providence left London - Cork-Falmouth on the 21st of Nov 1810,she was a convict transport of 649 tons, under the command of Andrew Barclay amd went in convoy to Teneriffe and Rio before finally arriving at Sydney on the 2nd of July 1811 with 136 male and 38 female prisoners. A Surgeon's Journal for this voyage is available through the AJCP (Reel no 1626) 1817 Sept 1st. Timothy Sheedy arrived back in Sydney? after having served his seven year sentence (Where?) and was now a free man. [^p59] 1818 Sept 10 A Timothy Sheedy of Liverpool [not stated if definitely per Providence] is on a list of persons to recieve grants of land in 1818 [src:SRNSW Fiche 3266 9/2652 p.49] 1819? Sid Sheedy claims that Timothy [per Providence] was granted 31 acres in port 41 Parish of Melville near Cabramatta. probably the same as for 1818 above.[^p62] 1820 Sept 18 A Timothy Sheedy [not definitely stated per Providence ] is on a list of persons for whom grants of land have been handed over to the Surveyor General for delivery [src: SRNSW fiche 3266 9/2652 p.59] 1823 April 14 - May 8 A Timothy Sheedy is listed in reports of prisoners tried at Court of Criminal Jurisdiction.Not stated definitely this Timothy per Providence [src-SRNSW Reel 6023 x820 p 91.] April 28th A Timothy Sheedy of Prospect [not stated definitely per Providence is on a list of persons receiving an assigned convict [src:SRNSW Fiche 3291 4/4570? p.130] Sept 29 - Nov 5. Timothy Sheedy and re his assigned servant Timothy Wall [not stated definitely per Providence. [src:SRNSW Reel 6057 4/1767 pp22-3, 26-27a Reel 6011 4/3509 p 465, p 517] 1825 March Sid Sheedy's claimed that Timothy Sheedy's hut was searched and in his absence a handkerchief was found belonging to Charles Smith,who in Feb had accused John Watts and William Ryan of robbing him. Timothy was charged and sentenced to death, but offered a pardon if he gave information as to the leaders of the political group [ISUI?]. Timothy gave no information and was transported to Norfolk Island for 7 years.[^p73] Note - official records state he was sent to Macquarie Island - JF April 17 - Sydney Gazette Timothy Sheady was indicted for having goods in his possession, the property of the crown, knowing the same to be stolen - Acquitted. July 6 Timothy Sheedy,per Providence 1811 sentenced to death. On return of prisoners tried before the Supreme Court of New South Wales [src:SRNSW Fiche 3298 x727 p.10] (src:Aug 12th 1825 - Sydney Gazette) "The following prisoners received sentence - John Wallis, William Ryan and Timothy Sheedy - for Highway Robbery on Charles Smith - Sentence of Death". Aug 16. Convicted for receiving.sentence of death commuted to transportation to Port Macquarie for seven years. Listed in Return of Prisoners tried and sentenced by the Supreme Court [src:SRNSW fiche 3298 x730 p.11] 1829 Timothy per Providence listed on Index SRNSW Reel 29/9200 4/2063?] [we are waiting on copy of same - JF] 1832 Sept 19 Timothy is listed as having received a Certificate of Freedom [src: SRNSW 32/0863 4/4312 989] Sept. Sid Sheedy states that Timothy was back in Sydney from Norfolk Island after serving seven years. By this time he had his right eye blinded, all his front teeth knocked out, and his jaw broken and set crooked. Sid's source states as Timothy's certificate of freedom. [^p83] Timothy claimed that his face was belted and broken by a rifle butt. [^p83] [src: SRNSW 32/0863 4/4312 989] The Certificate of Freedom was issued on the 19th Sept 1832, and records that Timothy Sheedy "..was originally tried at Limerick in March 1809 and sentenced to seven years transportation..") The Certificate states that Timothy Sheedy had arrived per Providence (1),Master Barclay, in 1811.Timothy was a native of Co Limerick,by trade he was a labourer, and and been convicted at the Sydney Supreme Court on the 15th August 1825 for Recieving stolen property. He was then given a year sentence. He year of birth was given as 1782, he was described as 5 feet 7 inches, had a dark ruddy complexion " a little pockpitted..". His hair was dark brown mixed with grey. 'General Remarks' show that Timothy had lost nearly all the front teeth in upper jaw, and had swelling under the right jaw..."Family Researchers: Notes * = sighted original record. + = Log of Logs Volume 1. Ian Nicholson. [^] = Sidy Sheedy Manuscript. CF 1832 = Certificate of Freedom issued 1832. Convict Reference Numbers:Archives Office New South Wales. arrived New South Wales 2/7/1811 ref: page 366, fiche 666, file 393,, shelf 4/4004 also..29/9200. shelf 4/2053. [^]
