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Louth / Re: Graham Family of Dundalk and Drogheda.
« on: Wednesday 06 February 13 00:28 GMT (UK) »
John Graham (b circa 1800) of Dundalk was tried for theft in 1824 and was transported to NSW on the Hooghley December 1824. He committed a second offence for which he was sent to Moreton Bay. He escaped and lived with Aborigines, returning to Moreton Bay when he believed his sentence was up. Meanwhile it was not enough for time to have passed he had to make up for the time he absconded.
In 1836 word reached Moreton Bay of a shipwreck and the capture of crew by Aborigines. He volunteered to assist recover those captured. His role, knowledge of language and customs as well his skill at negotiating with those reluctant to let Mrs Fraser (wife of the now deceased captain of the Stirling Castle) go was decisive. He received money and his freedom.
What were his origins in Dundalk?
What happened to him after January 1837 when he received his freedom?
Cheers
Brian
In 1836 word reached Moreton Bay of a shipwreck and the capture of crew by Aborigines. He volunteered to assist recover those captured. His role, knowledge of language and customs as well his skill at negotiating with those reluctant to let Mrs Fraser (wife of the now deceased captain of the Stirling Castle) go was decisive. He received money and his freedom.
What were his origins in Dundalk?
What happened to him after January 1837 when he received his freedom?
Cheers
Brian