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Correct spelling is Murtagh Shiel
Murtagh Shiel is my third great grandfather
Murty was born circa 1760 in either Clogh, Co. Kilkenny, or Wolfhill, Queens Co. - to be confirmed. His father was Patrick Shiel, his mother's name is unknown.
Murty was married and had six children; his parents were still alive at the time of his conviction (source petition for clemency to the Marquis of Cornwallis). It is believed his father, Patrick, died in 1815 and is buried in Clogh.
In 1783 Murty's son, Patrick was born followed by Martin in 1785. I am yet to find his other children.
In March 1798 Murty was convicted of stealing a horse; he was sentenced to transportation for life.
1799 from Kilkenny Gaol, Murty petitioned - without success - the Marquis of Cornwallis for clemency.
Murty departed Cork on 26 June, 1800 on the "Anne" aka "Luz St. Anna". He arrived at Port Jackson on 21st February, 1801.
1801-1806, Murtagh was employed at a Government Factory in Parramatta - I don't know which factory. Murty was employed as a stockman for John Jamieson - it is thought for at least 10 years. Sources: Petition for Mitigation of Sentence signed by J. Jamieson dated 21.12.1812 and the 1822 Census states that Murty was still employed by J. Jamieson.
In the 1806 Muster he was recorded as Murtock Shales and living in Parramatta.
In the 1811 General Muster he was recorded as Murtagh Sheil and living in Parramatta.
31st January 1812 he received his Pardon Date.
In 1812 Murty formed a de facto relationship with widow Elizabeth Kentwell nee Morris - it is thought Murty assisted Elizabeth with her farm after the death of her husband, William Kentwell, in 1809.
On 15 February, 1813 their son, James, was born. Murty and Elizabeth went their separate ways - it is thought that Murty sought permission to marry Elizabeth but was refused on the grounds that he had a wife and six children back in Ireland - I cannot find any proof of this though.
22nd February, 1813 Murty received his Absolute Pardon.
In June 1820 Murty applied for Land at Prospect. The application shows that 40 acres was granted to him, but I am unable to find any records that state he was actually given he 40 acres or where those 40 acres were.
In the 1822 Muster Murty was Free by Servitude and still employed by Mr Jamieson at Parramatta.
Murtagh Shiels died at Liverpool General Hospital in July 1835 and was buried in Liverpool's St. Luke's Church Cemetery on 8 July, 1835.
Submitted by Researcher (Vivian Bugden) on 6 September 2016
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