John Downey (Keefe/Keeffe)

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Originally tried as John Downey in 1830.

In 1839, John Downey was reported for disobedience of orders by George Thorn, the overseer at Limestone Station.

John was in charge of the cattle at the station and was ordered to drive the cattle over a break about a mile from the houses. He disobeyed the order and drove the cattle to a different place. He stated that he drove the cattle to a place that was lately burned where there was good grass. He was sentenced to Corporal punishment of twenty-five lashes.

His Colonial Trial was held at the Goulbourn Quarter Sessions on the 14th October 1857. He was sentenced for three years for stealing money.

Granted a Ticket of Leave early 1859, described as 52 years of age, farm labourer.

In 1859, John's Ticket of Leave was cancelled for being absent from muster in Ipswich.

A warrant has been issued against this man by the Rockhampton Bench, for theft.

References (offline)Arrivals by Surname 1788-1849, The Convicts to Port Jackson 1788-1849 - listed under John Keefe.References (online)New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney), Tuesday 3 May 1859, issue no.76, p.975New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney), Friday 21 October 1859, issue no.214, p.2316

Life Events

Date of Birth1808Place of BirthLimerick, IrelandPhysical DescriptionRuddy freckled complexion, brown to grey hair, hazel eyes, 5 feet 4 and a quarter inches high'; cross, crucifix on this he died as meek as a child, two human figures, IHS in a square, inside lower right arm.

Another description says: Crucifixion inside square, and inscription across 'On this He died as weak as a child.'

Convicts

AliasJohn KeefeDate of Conviction1830ShipAndromeda (1)Convict StationLimestoneNotes (retrials, etc)Tried at Goulburn Quarter Sessions on 14 October 1857 for stealing money, sentenced three years, for stealing money.References for Convicts (online)Tickets of Leave cancelled - Moreton Bay Courier 9 Nov 1859Tickets of Leave cancelled - New South Wales Government Gazette

Employment

OccupationLabourer

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John Downey (Keefe/Keeffe)