John Doway

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John Doway was convicted in Antrim, Ireland for cow stealing, and he was transported to Australia in 1837, leaving his wife and children behind. Jane and their two daughters followed John to Australia in 1849, landing in Sydney or Newcastle.

John's Ticket of Leave issued for the Moreton Bay district was cancelled in 1851 for being absent, he was considered to be legally at large.

Researched & Written ByTanya JenReferences (online)New South Wales Government Gazette, Fri 22 Aug 1861, p1375W. M. Smith v. John Doway, Queensland Times, Fri 16 May 1862, p3Notice, Queensland Times, Fri 20 Mar 1863, p2John Doway v. Thomas Burr, Queensland Times, Sat 5 Nov 1864, p3C.F. Chubb v. John Doway, Queensland Times, Thu 3 May 1866, p3Mr. Doway contribution. Queensland Times, Thu 10 June 1869, p2Appeal. Queensland Times, Sat 8 Jul 1876, p4Quarterly Electoral List. Queensland Times, Thu 15 Jan 1880, p4Death. Queensland Times, Thu 28 Apr 1881, p2

Life Events

Date of Birth1 January 1811Date of Death10 February 1884Place of DeathIpswichPlace of BurialRoman Catholic B - Ipswich General CemeteryReference for Life Events (online)Ipswich - Discover Ever After

Family

ParentsJohn DowayNorah FlynnChildrenEliza DowayMary DowayNotes on FamilySource: Queensland Births, Deaths, Marriages

Marriage/s

Name of SpouseJane Doway (nee O'Hara)

Convicts

Places LivedCribb Street, Sadliers CrossingAliasDowneyCrimeCow stealingPlace of ConvictionAntrim, IrelandOriginal Sentence TermLifeShipWaverleyDeparture Date22 February 1839Arrival Date17 June 1839Arrival PlaceNew South WalesNotes on Ticket of LeaveTicket of Leave was cancelled in 1851 for being absent from his district.References for Convicts (online)New South Wales Government Gazette, Fri 22 Aug 1861, p1375

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Ipswich

Place of Burial

Roman Catholic B - Ipswich General Cemetery

Name of Spouse

Jane Doway (nee O'Hara)

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John Doway