This might be a bit cheeky as I've asked the same question on another Forum, but as they say .... "two heads are better than one".

I'm trying to find the parents and any siblings of Hugh Gaffney (or Gafney as it was spelt on his convict papers) born C 1814 & brother Frances Gaffney born C 1822 in or near Co. Cavan.

Hugh Gaffney, Francis Gaffney and Peter Smith were transported to Tasmania, Australia in 1842 for stealing 2 guns and a pistol to committ mutiny. In their statement they said Richard Jones was the brains behind the crime. They were tried Cavan, around 28 February 1842, sentenced to 7 years and embarked 3 August 1842.

I have all their family in Tasmania, however any other information from Ireland would also be great.

Many thanks, Kevin
Melbourne, Australia