Roger Murphy (1792–1855)
Roger Murphy, a labourer, was sentenced to 14 years transportation. He arrived in Sydney in 1816 aboard the Surrey. He was described as being 5 feet 10¾ inches (180.3 cms) tall; had a fair, ruddy complexion; brown hair and hazel eyes. In 1817 he was working as a clerk for John Wylde. He was still assigned to Wylde in 1820. In 1825, when he received a conditional pardon, he was working as clerk for Mr Norton. He married Mary Redmond in 1829.
Original Publication
Other Entries for Roger Murphy
- Goulburn Herald (NSW), 2 June 1855, p 2
- Freeman's Journal (Sydney), 2 June 1855, p 11
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Murphy, William Edward (son)
- Wylde, John (master)
Citation details
'Murphy, Roger (1792–1855)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/murphy-roger-29366/text36386, accessed 4 December 2023.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
Death
27 May,
1855
(aged ~ 63)
Goulburn,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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