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8. Daniel DRISCOLL

Daniel Driscoll born 1802 County Cork, Ireland

Baptism: Daniel Driscol
Baptism date: 03 Jul 1802
Parish: St. Mary's, Cork City
Diocese: Cork and Ross
County: Cork Ireland
Father: Timy Driscol
Mother: Bridgt Clifford
Repository: National Library of Ireland

Daniel and most likely his father Timothy were convicted of stealing sheep in County Cork.

Register title: CORK GENERAL REGISTER 1819-1834
Book no: 1/8/1
Item no: 3
Irish Prison Registers 1790-1924
Prison: Cork in County Cork
Prisoner no. 428 Timothy Driscoll aged 56 crime of Sheep Stealing
Prisoner no. 429 Daniel  Driscoll aged 20 crime of Sheep Stealing
Both committed on 14 March 1822 by Samuel Townsend esq
Both tried Spring Assizes 1822 by Baron Pennafather
Both found guilty and sentenced to transportation
Both put on board the Countess of Harcourt Convict ship on 19 August 1822

Convict Indent
(NSW State Records Fiche: 649, page: 242, Film: 395, Shelf: 4/4008)
Daniel was a convict who arrived in Sydney on 21 December 1822 on the Countess of Harcourt.  He was convicted in Cork County, Ireland, in Spring 1822 and received a sentence of 7 years transportation.  His calling or trade was listed as Reaper and Thresher. Daniel was listed as being 20 years old when he arrived and was 5ft 10.75 inches tall with a brown complexion, black hair and hazel eyes.

The Countess of Harcourt was a fast ship, built in India in 1811, a two-decker of 517 tons, class E1. In 1822, on her second voyage as a convict ship, the Countess of Harcourt made the 11th fastest passage from Britain to Australia in 109 days, sailing from Cork on 3 September 1822 and arriving at Port Jackson on 21 December 1822.  She was under the captaincy of George Bunn; the surgeon was Robert Armstrong.  172 male convicts were embarked with one of them dying on the voyage.  Thus 171 male convicts were disembarked at Sydney.  A notice in the Hobart Town Gazette of 18 January 1823 about this voyage stated: "The Countess of Harcourt, Capt. Bunn, with 172 male convicts, sailed from Cork on the 6th September for these Colonies.  Captain Rollins, and 30 of the 3d or Buffs, were on board."  Also on board the Countess of Harcourt was William Bedford, a Church of England clergyman. He was made an ordinary at Newgate, and assisted in several parishes in the East End of London. In August 1821 he was ordained priest by the bishop of London and next June was appointed assistant military chaplain for Van Diemen's Land. He sailed in July with his wife Eleanor Martha, nee Pickett (Pickard), two sons and one daughter, reaching Sydney in the Countess of Harcourt in December and Hobart Town in the Caledonia in January 1823.

On 26 December 1822, (Colonial Secretary Papers - State Records Reel 6010; 4/3507 p.116) Timothy Driscoll and Daniel Driscoll Per "Countess of Harcourt", 1822, were on the list of convicts that landed from the "Countess of Harcourt" and who were forwarded to Parramatta for distribution.  (It is possible that Timothy and Daniel were related and that Timothy was Daniels father.) Both men were for the attention of William Hayes of South Creek Parramatta.  William Hayes was the overseer of Mrs King's farm, South Creek.

(Note - William Hayes originally came in to NSW in about 1801)

It is apparent that Daniel Driscoll absconded from William Hayes as on 10 January 1824 (Colonial Secretary papers - SR Reel 6012; 4/3510 p.163) there is a letter as follows:

"The Bench of Magistrates at Penrith

Gentlemen
I request to be made acquainted with the proceedings which have taken place before the Penrith Bench in the case of Daniel Driscoll by the Countess of Harcourt, an absentee convict harboured by Mr Hayes.

I have the honor
F Goulbourn
Colonial Secretary Office
10 January 1824"

Daniel then got himself into more trouble as on 31 March 1824 (Colonial Secretary Papers - S R Reel 6023; 4/6671 p.67), the G. L. of Emu Plains, of the Court House of Penrith, in a list of fines and punishments inflicted by the Bench of Evan, Daniel Driscoll of the Countess of Harcourt, 1822, was sentenced for 50 leather (presumably lashes) and to be transported to Port Macquarie for stealing Government wedges.

Port Macquarie took over from Newcastle which was the site of the first secondary penal colony established in 1804 to confine a group of Irish convicts who had staged an uprising at Castle Hill.  Newcastle operated until 1824 and amid harsh conditions, repeat offenders were set to work cutting and hauling timber, working coal mines and gathering sea shells which they then converted into lime.  Port Macquarie took over from Newcastle after free settlers began to arrive in the Newcastle district.  Once again the convicts were set to work cutting and preparing timber for shipment to Sydney.  Port Macquarie was closed nine years later following criticism of its methods of operation.
 
Daniel Driscoll's transportation to Port Macquarie was then carried out, as on 14 April 1824 (Colonial Secretary Papers - S R Reel 6019; 4/3864 pp.121, and 472-3), in a list of prisoners to be transported to Port Macquarie per H M Colonial Cutter "Sally", Daniel Driscoll is referred to, sentenced by John M Henry esquire, Penrith, on 20 March 1824 for the renewal (or remainder) of original sentence.  His details were: Trade - seaman, Ship - Countess of Harcourt(2), Original Place of sentence - Cork, Time of sentence - Spring 1822 for 7 years.

In the 1825 convict Muster of NSW, Daniel Driscoll of the Countess of Harcourt that arrived in 1822, and who has a sentence of 7 years, was in the employ of the Government at Port Macquarie.

In the 1828 NSW census, Daniel Driscoll is mentioned in the entry 1608, as aged 22 (Note: he should have been about 26), a Government Servant (ie Government Convict) on ship Countess Harcourt of 1822.  He had a 7 year sentence and was a Roman Catholic, and a labourer the to the A.A. Company. (the Australian Agricultural Company)  His residence was described as Port Stephens.

It appears that Daniel served two sentences of 7 years.  His first Certificate of Freedom dated 9 May 1829 (State Records - SRRef 4/4297 Film 984) No. 29/432 was returned as his sentence was renewed. It confirms that he was transported to Port Macquarie for the remainder of his original sentence by the Penrith Bench on 20 March 1824 for stealing Government wedges.  In 1829 it confirmed his original details but notes his trade or calling was labourer and that his date of birth was 1803.  He was then listed as 6 ft 1 inch, sallow complexion, black hair and dark eyes.

Before receiving his last certificate of freedom he obtained permission to marry Johanna Murphy on 1 June 1832 although in the register of Permission to Marry (SR Fiche 782 entry 161), Daniel, age 30, was listed as "Free" and Johanna, age 25, was listed as "Bond".  They had at least six children from 1833 through to 1843.  The children were all baptised in Sydney so it is assumed that Daniel returned to Sydney before 1833. Johanna Murphy was also a convict arriving on the Hooghley (3) in 1831 from Cork Co Ireland.  In Johanna's Certificate of Freedom on 23 December 1837 it notes that she is the wife of Daniel Driscoll of Countess of Harcourt who was free by servitude.

The record of published Banns [SR reel 722 4/2151.4].
On 9 May 1832  Published Banns Roman Catholic Chapel:
David (Daniel could hve been missread as David) Driscoll 30 Bachelor Countess of Harcourt(2) 1822 7 years Free,Good character  Native of Co. Cork
Johanna Murphy 25 Spinster Hooghley(3)1831, 7 years Bond Factory, Good character  Native of Co. Cork
The associated notes with this entry has:
"Daniel Driscoll of Countess of Harcourt(2) - It is not stated whether he was married or single at home.
To
Johanna Murphy of Hooghley(3). Is stated Single."  

Mary Driscoll was born on 1 April 1833 with the father listed as Daniel Driscoll per "Countess of Harcourt" and mother as Johanna Murphy of the Hooghly. All the rest of Johanna's children also have Daniel Driscoll as the father.

In his son Michael's death certificate, Daniel is listed as a stone mason.

Daniel eventually received his Certificate of Freedom on 3 Mar 1837 (State Records - SRREf 4/4337 Film 998) No. 37/203.  It also notes that he was posted to Port Macquarie for the remainder of his original sentence by the Penrith Bench on 20 March 1824 for stealing Government wedges.  This second certificate was issued in lieu of No. 29/432 dated 9 May 1829 now returned mutilated (ie the original certificate was mutilated).

In the Electoral roll of 1842-1843 district of Sydney and ward of Phillip is listed Daniel Driscol.  In 1845-1846 in district of Sydney and ward of Brisbane is also listed a Daniel Driscoll.

Death: NSW BDM V1844433 140/1844  DRISCOLL  DANIEL  AGE 45 Sydney, St James', Roman Catholic.  Died 4 April 1844, buried 5 April 1844.  It is not certain that this is Daniel's death registration but there were no more Driscoll children after 1843.  His wife Johanna remarries in 1846. Daniel was referred to as the late Daniel Driscoll in his son Timothy's death notice of 1870.

It would appear that Daniel Driscoll was originally buried in the Sydney Burial Grounds with a transcription of "Mr Daniel Driscoll, died 4 April 1844, aged 36 (sic) leaving a wife and seven children.".

In 1901 the Lands Department applied to re-bury from the Sydney Burial Ground, Danial Driscoll who died 4 April 1844, of a religion Roman Catholic, to La Perouse Roman Catholic section 45, plot 68.

Land reference possible SAR 2/7845 1121 DRISCOLL Daniel 1830 1840

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Johanna MURPHY

Johanna Murphy - Convict Indent
(NSW State Records Fiche - 680, page: 170, film: 905, shelf 4/4016)

Johanna arrived in Sydney Cove on 27 September 1831 on board the Hooghley(3) from Ireland with 184 female Irish women. She was 24 years old with no education.  Her religion was marked as "C" for Catholic and she was single.  Her native place was Cork, Ireland and she was prepared to do "all work". Her original offence was stealing clothes and she was tried in Kerry, Ireland in March 1830 receiving a sentence of 7 years.  She had no former convictions.

Johanna was 5 ft 2.5 inches tall, with a ruddy complexion, brown hair, and hazel eyes,  She was disposed in 1831 to Lucretia Hely.  Lucretia married John (Thomas) HELY in 1807 in Dublin, Ireland. (John (Thomas) HELY was born in 1786 in Dublin, Ireland and died on 22 October 1844 in Launceston, Tasmania.) They arrived in Australia on 25 June 1823 with children Francis and Mary as free settlers per the ship Woodman.  She had residence in the Pennant Hills area in NSW. Lucretia died on 6 March 1839, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and is buried at the Church of England Parish of St. Philip, Co. Cumberland, N.S.W.

Arriving in Sydney on 27 September 1831, the Hooghley with Master J Reeves sailed from Cork on 24 June 1831, 369 tons, with 184 female prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent was James Ellis, Esq. This vessel also brought out ten free settlers and twenty children, as steerage passengers.

In the Convict Ship Muster record on State Records Reel 2422, Shelf 2/8263, p 123, in 22 June 1831 states that the Hooghley had 184 female convicts and No.30 was Johanna Murphy who was convicted in Kerry in the Spring 1830 of larceny with a seven year sentence.  She was then 23 years, 5ft 2.75 inches tall with grey eyes, brown hair and a freckled complexion.  There was a comment on No.30 Johanna Murphy as being "Lazy and insolent".

Kerry Evening Post: 24 March 1830, p3
Summary of Convictions at Tralee Spring Assizes, 1830: -
Johanna Murphy, larceny - To be transported for seven years.

Johanna Murphy would appear to have married Daniel Driscoll after 1 June 1832 although no marriage registration has been found.  In the Register of Permission to Marry for 1 June 1832 (SR Fiche 782) as no. 161 Daniel, age 30, was listed as "Free" and Johanna, age 25, was listed as "Bond".  State Archives NSW:NRS 12212,[4/4512], Page  51

They had children from 1833 through to 1843.  

There is also an entry in the 1832 Register of Permission to Marry of 29 November 1832 (SR Fiche 782) as no. 386 of 1832 as:
Francis Reynolds 34 Henry Porcher 7 years Free
Johanna Murphy   25 Hooghley      Life    Bond

The record of published Banns has two entries [SR reel 722 4/2151.4] that relate to a Johanna Murphy.
The first entry was on 9 May 1832  Published Banns Roman Catholic Chapel
David Driscoll 30 Bachelor Countess of Harcourt(2) 1822 7 years Free, Good character  Native of Co. Cork
Johanna Murphy 25 Spinster Hooghley(3)1831, 7 years, Bond Factory, Good character  Native of Co. Cork
The associated notes with this entry has:
"Daniel Driscoll of Countess of Harcourt(2) - It is not stated whether he was married or single at home.
To
Johanna Murphy of Hooghley(3). Is stated Single."  (Note that "Daniel" could have been misread as "David").

The second entry of published Banns was on 2 November 1832 Published Banns Roman Catholic Chapel Sydney
Francis Reynolds 34 Bachelor Henry Porcher 1825 7 years Free, Good character
Johanna Murphy   25 Spinster Hooghley(3) 1831, Life, Bond J.A.Perry Esq, Good character Masters consent
The associated notes with this entry has:
"Francis Reynolds of Hy Porcher 7 years - Free. It is not stated whether he was married or single at home.
To
Johanna Murphy of Hooghley(3) life. Is stated Single."

It is also noted that the NSW BDM have an entry in 1832 for marriage of Francis Reynolds and Johanna Murphy (V183212 126/1832).  It is believed that the wife of Francis Reynolds was actually Honora Murphy, also of the Hooghley(3) 1831, of Limerick sentenced for life.  In the approval to marry from J Perry she is referred to as Hannah Murphy.

There were seven Murphy women that arrived on the Hooghley (3) on 27 September 1831 but only one Johanna Murphy. The list of Murphys were:
Mary      Murphy 20 Catholic Single Dublin 7 years
Johanna   Murphy 24 Catholic Single Cork Kerry 7 years (37/1003)
Catherine Murphy 40 Catholic Married 6 children Kerry 7 years (37/1055)
Mary      Murphy 25                  Limerick life
Honora    Murphy 20                  Limerick Life (sister of above)
Margaret  Murphy 40 Catholic Widow 6 children Tipperary 7 years (42/1361)
Margaret  Murphy 18 Catholic Single Cork 7 years - Sister of Julia Murphy ??atainbane (39/201)

Mary Driscoll was born on 1 April 1833 with the father listed as Daniel Driscoll per "Countess of Harcourt". All the rest of Johanna's children also have Daniel Driscoll as the father.

In the NSW Gaol description and entry records is listed:
7 May 1833 no. 1061, Johana Driscoll of the Hooghley that arrived 1831 when bond and was still a bond, native place of Cork, a catholic and calling of servant. She was delivered by the Police on 7 May 1833 and sentenced as 3rd Class for 9 months.  She was sent to the Factory on 10th May 1833.

In the 1837 Convict Muster of NSW Johanna Murphy, aged 27, of the Hoogley (1831) had a master of Daniel Driscoll of Sydney.

Johanna received her Certificate of Freedom (SSRef 4/4340 Film 999) no. 37/1005 on 23 Dec 1837. It lists that she arrived on vessel Hooghley(3) in 1831, from her native place of County Cork and she was a servant.  Her original offence was stealing clothes. Her trial was at Kerry in March 1830 where she was sentenced to 7 years. She was born in 1807. In 1837 she was 5 ft 2.5 inches tall with a fair ruddy complexion, brown hair and grey eyes. It is noted on the certificate that she had lost a front left tooth and that she was the wife of Daniel Driscoll, per "Countess of Harcourt(2)" free by servitude.  It is this document that clearly links her as married Daniel Driscoll of Countess of Harcourt(2) and the Johanna Murphy of the Hooghley(3).

It is noted that the sponsor for the first and third Driscoll children was a Mary Townsend alias Gordon, or Mary Gordon.  Mary was also a convict eg her Certificate of Freedom:
GORDON Mary  Brothers 1827 32/0759 15 Aug 1832 4/4312 989 wife of Michael Townsend, per "Dick" [1821], fbs

It would appear that Daniel Driscoll died in 1844 and that Johanna married again in 1846 to a Daniel McGuigan -in Sydney at St Mary's.

NSW BDM V1846452 94/1846 McGuigan Daniel Driscoll Johanna LD
NSW BDM V1846491 131/1846 McGuigan Daniel Driscoll Johanna LD

[Film 5036. Vol 94 Item 452.]  St Mary's Roman Catholic Church Sydney.  Daniel McGuigan a Roman Catholic of Sydney and Johana Driscoll ( x Mark) of Sydney were married on 23 February 1846.  Witnesses: John Devinish and Catherine Henchy ( X Mark).  Minister Jeremiah Keating.

This couple then had at least one child as below:
NSW BDM V1847 2606 64/1847 John McGuigan  Father-Daniel Mother-Johana
Film 5023, Vol 64, Item 2606.  Roman Catholic Baptism St James Sydney.
John McGuigan , Father- Daniel McGuigan, Mother- Johana Driscoll, abode- Goulbourn St, born- 21 April 1847, baptised- 23 May 1847.

Johanna's marriage to Daniel McGuiggan is confirmed by the two advertisements for one of Johanna's earlier children, Ellen Driscoll, where Johanna calls herself Mrs McGuigan.

Sydney Morning Herald - Saturday 16 July 1853
pounds3 R E W A R D. - Whereas my daughter, Ellen Driscoll, was taken away from me by Mrs. Margaret Taylor and her husband Timothy, on the 1st of October, 1849, and since then has not been heard of: the above reward will be paid for any information as to her whereabouts, by me, Mrs. M'GWIGGAN, 82, Goulburn-street. She is supposed to be in the district of Goulburn, and now aged 11 years.

Sydney Morning Herald - Thursday 24 November 1853
ELLEN DRISCOLL, daughter of Johanna Driscoll, aged 8 years, was taken to Goulburn, to Mr. Faithfull's station, Springfield, in 1849, by Margaret Taylor, and her husband Timothy Taylor, has not since been heard of; it is thought she is now about Yass. Her mother offers a reward of Three Pounds, to be paid at the Police Office, Sydney, to any person who will give information of her, at 82, Goulburn-street, Sydney; end any person harbouring her after this notice will be prosecuted according to the law.

However when Johanna dies she is recorded under the name Driscoll so it is assumed the marriage to Daniel McGuigan did not last.

Death: NSW BDM 7535/1897  DRISCOLL  JOHANNA  UNKNOWN  UNKNOWN  BALMAIN SOUTH.  Joahanna Driscoll died on 17 August 1897, aged 91, born Cork Ireland having been 66 years in NSW.  Her spouse was listed by her son-in-law (P Raymond) as Edward Driscoll (an error?).  Children from marriage: Edward 64, Michael 58, Margaret 54, as living and 2 deceased males, and 2 deceased females.  

This death is that of Johanna Driscoll (nee Murphy of Hoogley) as her aged matches, birth location matches, time in NSW matches and children Michael aged 58 and Margaret aged 54 match. The informant is Peter Raymond the wife of Johanna's daughter Margaret Driscoll, b1843. The husband listed as Edward appears to be an error.

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11. Mary DRISCOLL

Birth: NSW BDM V1833181 129/1833  DRISCOLL  MARY  DANIEL  JOHANA. Mary Driscoll was born 1 April 1833 and baptized on 21 April 1833 at St Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral.  Her parents were recorded as Daniel Driscoll from the ship "Countess of Harcourt" and Johanna Murphy of the ship "Hooghly" who were then resident in Sydney.  The sponsors were George Armstong(sic) and Mary Townsend alias Gordon.

Possible Marriages:
V1853910 39C/1853  ADAMS  CHARLES  DRISCOLL  MARY A  CJ   
V1852146 85/1852  FORKE  JOHN  DRISCOLL  MARY  IA    
V1853518 99/1853  HARNETT  JOHN  DRISCOLL  MARY  LW   
2697/1862  MAHON  CHRISTOPHER  DRISCOLL  MARY  PARRAMATTA

Mary was deceased at the time of her mother's death in 1897.

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15. Ellen DRISCOLL

Birth: NSW BDM V18411726 133/1841  DRISCOLL  ELLEN  DANIEL  JOHANA

Sydney Morning Herald - Saturday 16 July 1853
3 POUNDS R E W A R D. - Whereas my daughter, Ellen Driscoll, was taken away from me by Mrs. Margaret Taylor and her husband Timothy, on the 1st of October, 1849, and since then has not been heard of: the above reward will be paid for any information as to her whereabouts, by me, Mrs. M'GWIGGAN, 82, Goulburn-street. She is supposed to be in the district of Goulburn, and now aged 11 years.

Sydney Morning Herald - Thursday 24 November 1853
ELLEN DRISCOLL, daughter of Johanna Driscoll, aged 8 years, was taken to Goulburn, to Mr. Faithfull's station, Springfield, in 1849, by Margaret Taylor, and her husband Timothy Taylor, has not since been heard of; it is thought she is now about Yass. Her mother offers a reward of Three Pounds, to be paid at the Police Office, Sydney, to any person who will give information of her, at 82, Goulburn-street, Sydney; and any person harbouring her after this notice will be prosecuted according to the law.

Some possible Press
The Sydney Morning Herald.  Friday 16 February 1855 P4
Catherine Campbell, of Redfern, was charged with assaulting Ellen Driscoll, about a week ago. The latter, it appears, was in the service of Mrs. Campbell, and on the 22nd of January last she was sent out with three children belonging to her employer; she was not away very long, when she returned with only two; the other, a boy of nine years of age, has not since been heard of; the assault, which was of a trumpery nature, arose out of these circumstances, and the agreement, by consent of both parties, was cancelled.

The Riverine Grazier (Hay NSW ) Friday 29 December 1893 p2
At the police court on Wednesday, Ellen Driscoll was charged before P.M. with being a common prostitute and behaving in a riotous manner in a public place.  The accused pleaded not guilty. Constable Sutherland stated that on the 18th instant a Chinaman named Ah Poy gave the accused into custody on a charge of breaking furniture. Witness did not arrest accused, but told Ah Poy that a summons would meet the case.  Later on the same night he again saw accused, who was wandering about the Chinese Camp in a drunken and excited state. Witness, who said he had known accused for the past ten months, gave evidence as to the charge of prostitution. Constable Langford gave corroborative evidence with respect to accused's habits.  In answer to the accused, witness denied that he had given her money to get drink. In defence, Ellen Driscoll, the accused, stated  that another woman and an European hit Ah Poy and that that caused him to go for Constable.  The P.M. found, the accused guilty and sentenced 'mciv to three months'  imprisonment in Hay Gaol.

The Riverine Grazier  Friday 18 May 1894 p2
At the police court, yesterday, before the P.M. Ellen Driscoll was charged with being in a riotous and disorderly manner in the Chinese Camp. The accused pleaded not guilty.  Senior Constable Egglestone stated that he had known the accused, who was an habitual of the Chinese Camp for the past two years, and during that time she had been convicted on five occasions at the police court. Chun Sun stated that on Saturday night the accused, who was 'a little bit drunk'  went, to his house and created a disturbance by kicking at the door and calling him offensive names.  Mrs. Lim Yew gave corroborative evidence.  In defence, accused said that the last witness had a pound of hers and that when she went to get it, Chun Sun put her out of the house.  She denied making use of the language complained, of. The P.M. found the accused guilty and sentenced her to three months' imprisonment in Hay gaol

The Hay Standard and Advertiser
Wednesday 24 Oct 1894
Vagrant Wowen. — On Saturday, before the P.M,, Mary Johnston was charged with having no lawful visible means of support. She was arrested on Friday in a drunken state and taken to the lockup.
She had been previously convicted of drunkenness; she was sent to gaol for three months. Ellen Driscoll, another old offender, against whom there were four previous convictions, was charged with having no lawful visible means of support. She was sent to gaol for three months.

Ellen was deceased or not known of at the time of her mother's death in 1897.

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16. Denis DRISCOLL

Birth: NSW BDM V1843577 134/1843  DRISCOLL  DENIS  DANIEL  JOANNA
              V1843642 134/1843  DRISCOLL  DENIS  DANIEL  JOHANA Sydney, St Mary's, Roman Catholic

NSW Gaol Description and Entrance Book - 1863
332 Denis Driscoll, born in Sydney, a catholic, an iron moulder, aged 19, 5ft 8.5 inches tall, Black hair, Blue eyes able to read and write.
(Note age is about right)

Empire (Sydney) Thursday 5 February 1863 P8
CENTRAL POLICE COURT _ Wednesday
Denis Driscoll, apprenticed to the firm P N Russell and Co., engineers and iron, founders, was charged on the information of James W. Dunlop, a member of that firm, with disobeying lawful commands on the 28th ultimo. Mr. Roberts appeared for the prosecution.  James W. Dunlop stated that defendant's term of apprenticeship had not yet expired ; he was employed at the Sydney Foundry, off Barker-street, the property of the firm, where from ninety to one hundred lads and young men were also employed. On the date mentioned, witness was informed by one of the foremen that defendant bad refused to work in company with one of the men.  Robert Oliver, foreman, stated that on the date mentioned he ordered defendant to work with a young man at a part of the business necessary for defendant to learn. He refused, and witness endeavoured to persuade him to do so, but without avail.  Witness then complained to Mr, Dunlop, who reasoned with him (defendant). Witness had had no trouble with him previously, and he would work well enough if he pleased. Defendant said that since the date of his apprenticeship, about eighteen months ago, he had worked at nothing but labouring work ; that he only knew as much of the trade as when he first went to it, and that he refused working with the young man because he was an apprentice, and incapable of teaching him anything necessary for him to learn. Their Worships said that defendant should not have taken the law into his own hands, and have refused to work;  if be considered that his employers were neglecting to teach him the trade, be had his remedy, and could summon them for so doing. His refusal to work also exhibited a bad example to his fellow apprentices.  Sentenced to three days solitary confinement.
(Note the occupation links the above two stories)


NSW Court Records 1865
22 March 1865, Denis Driscoll, on bail, Born colony, Catholic, offence - assult with intent, Verdict - guilty - 6 month labour Parramatta Goal.

Sydney Morning Herald - Wednesday 15 February 1865
CENTRAL POLICE COURT - Tuesday
Before their Worships the Police Magistrate, Messers  Pinhey, Murphy, and Kettle
Denis Driscoll was committed to take his trial for an assault committed upon Charlotte Kelleher, wife of the landlord of the Charing Cross Hotel, Waverley.  Prosecutrix deposed that the first time she saw defendant was on the night of the 7th February, when they had a party of friends at their house ; about three o'clock in the morning of the 8th the last of the party left, and she closed the door after them ; a few minutes afterwards a knock came at the door, and, in reply to her inquiry, a voice asked for a light ; she opened the door and several men rushed in, prisoner knocked her down, and when she was down beat her, the marks of which are visible on her face, and one of her front teeth was broken ; the other men left, but prisoner remained, dragged her under the billiard-table, and took liberties with her, but did not accomplish his purpose, for her screams brought her husband to her assistance. The defence was that the prosecutrix was herself under the influence of liquor, and unable to say how she received the injuries she exhibited, which were inflicted by another person.

Empire (Sydney) Thursday 23 March 1865 P5
SYDNEY DISTRICT GENERAL SESSIONS - Wednesday
(before Mr District Judge Checke)
The Crown Prosecutor conducted the following cases:-
Denis Driscoll was, charged with having, on the 9th February last at Waverley, feloniously assaulted Mrs Caroline Kelleher, with intent to commit a rape. The jury retired for four hours, and found the prisoner, guilty with a strong recommendation to mercy.  Remanded for sentence.  Prisoner was defended by Mr Henry Milford.

Tuesday 28 March 1865 - Sentenced Denis Driscoll, assult with intent to commit a rape, six months labour at Parramatta gaol.


Death: QLD BDM 1889/C1835 Driscoll Denis - born New South Wales aged 47 years
Death: Denis Driscoll
Death Date: 20 Apr 1889
Death Place: Queensland
Registration Year: 1889
Registration Place: Queensland
Registration Number: 001835
Page Number: 4066


(Note - there were no other Denis Driscolls recorded as being born in NSW between 1840 to 1850.  Although Denis Francis Driscoll son of Denis Francis Driscoll and Jane Lahy was born about 1842 - no NSW registration. It does not appear that he is this Denis.)

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