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The Farrells

I am looking for information about the Farrell Family.  Garret Farrell and  Ann Shanley had 2 sons Dominick and Michael. Dominick was convicted on 10 March 1830 for "Stealing Arms" and then was sentenced to transportation for Life to Australia. Michael, his wife Bridget and his family followed to Australia in 1867.

Any information about the family's roots in Ireland would be greatly appreciated.

Could anyone provide background about what was politically happening in the area around the 1830's? Dominick was convicted of "Stealing Arms"  - but I understand that was really a fairly trumped up charge at the time. In a later petition for a "Conditional Pardon" in Australia it was claimed that it could be proved that he had been falsely convicted and the 'real culprits' were still at large.

Any and all information gratefully received. Deirdre 

 

Deirdre

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Deirdre: The Tithe listings from 1825-1833 show three possible leads regarding Garret Farrell. No guarantee that one of the three is your ancestor. http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/results.jsp?… Do you know the maiden name of Michael's wife Bridget or the names of their children born in Ireland? Have you considered DNA testing? Roger McDonnell
Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer
Hi Deirdre, Do you know whereabouts in Ireland your ancestors were from? I only ask because I had a great-great grandmother by the name of Margaret Farrell, who was born around 1834, probably somewhere in or around Tuam in County Galway. She married a Thomas Mullahy and died in 1915. It's a common Irish name so I realise there's unlikely to be a connection to your ancestors. I am eager to discover who her parents and any siblings might have been, however, so thought I'd mention it just in case your Farrells were from the same area. Good luck with your research. Regards, Davdi Mullahey
Nubley
Deirdre, Subscription site www.findmypast.ie has this record. Dominick recorded as being a native of Longford and convicted in Longford. His Convict Number - 31/240 -- Convict Ship - Edward A Certificate of Leave was granted to him on May 5th 1839 and he was permitted to remain in Goldburn. Regards,
McCoy
Wow Thank you everyone for your speedy replies. :) I am currently following up these suggestions. In answer to a couple of questions, the family came from Mohill in County Longford, and also around Killashee. Many, many thanks for your help thus far.
Deirdre

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