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Details for the convict Michael Kearney (1829)

Convict Name:Michael Kearney
Trial Place:Tipperary Ireland
Trial Date:1828
Sentence:Life
Notes:Source of information: Peter Mayberry's Irish Convicts to NSW website
 
Arrival Details
Ship:Governor Ready (2)
Arrival Year:1829
 
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In what is referred to as Bathurst convict rebellion a group of convicts led by Ralph Entwistle too to bush ranging and terrorising locals. They became known as "Ribbon Boys" (said to be by streamers in their hats)!till their activies led to the murder of James Greenwood "Eliza 1822" a convict overseer at local property on 23 September 1830. In addition to Michael other member of the gang were; Ralph Entwistle (John 1827), William Gahan (Eliza 1829), Patrick Gleeson (Larkins 1839), Dominic Daley (Ferguson 1829), Robert Webstr (Grenada 1821), James driver (Lord Melville 1829), John Kenny (Governor Ready 1829), Thomas Dunne (Sophia 1829) and John Sheppard (Norfolk 1829). Authorities responded quickly soon locating the group and bringing them to justice. Ten men were convicted at Bathurst Supreme Court on 30 October 1830 and sentenced to death. Michael along with nine others were hanged on 3 November 1830 at Bathurst NSW. Source( Sydney Gazette NSW advertiser 4 Sept 1830 p3, 23 Sept 1830, 30 Oct 1830 & 12 Nov 1830
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 14 June 2014

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Research notes

Michael was born about 1807 Tipperary Ireland
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
Michael was tried and convicted at Tipperary in 1828 and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
Michael arrived Sydney aged 22 aboard Governor Ready on 16 January 1829 with his Indent showing trade as "ploughman"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
Michael was hanged on 3 November 1830 at Bathurst for murder and bush ranging. source; NSW State Archives Convict Death Register
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 14 June 2014

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