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O'Reilly, John Boyle (1844–1890)

author, editor and patriot

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

24 June, 1844
Drogheda, Louth, Ireland

Death

10 August, 1890 (aged 46)
Hull, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Convict Record

Crime: insurrection
Sentence: 20 years
Court: Dublin (Ireland)
Trial Date: 27 June 1866
(1866)

Post-transportation

Left the colony: Yes