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Details for the convict Jeremiah Maher (1845)

Convict Name:Jeremiah Maher
Trial Place:Kent - (Maidstone) Quarter Sessions
Trial Date:15 October 1833
Sentence:Life
Notes:[“Executed 4 Sept 1848” is written under his name.]
 
Arrival Details
Ship:Mount Stewart Elphinstone (1)
Arrival Year:1845
 
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Research notes

Jeremiah was born about 1817 Kent and was convicted at Kent Maidstone Quarter Sessions on 15 October 1833 and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 30 June 2014
Jeremiah arrived Van Diemans Land aged about 28 aboard amount Stewart Elphingstone on 19 June 1845.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 30 June 2014
Jeremiah with Thomas Smith (unidentified) were convicted on 30 June 1848 of stab with intent to murder Constable Francis Clough on 25 March 1848.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 30 June 2014
Source; Cornwall Chronicle 15 Apr 1848 p2 and Maitland Mercury 15 Jul 1848 p4 and Launceston Examiner 12 Aug 1848 p5 and Courier Hobart 12.Apr 1848 p3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 30 June 2014
Jeremiah Maher and Thomas smith were hanged on 4 August 1848!at Jerico Van Deimans Land. Source; Colonial Times 8 Aug 1848 p3 and Sydney Morning Herald 26 Aug 1848 page 3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 30 June 2014

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Sources

  • The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/14, p.237

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