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Dwyer, Michael

Irish revolutionary and political exile who remained unsentenced until charged with sedition by Governor Bligh. Integrated into colonial society by 1810 he became a property owner and constable before bankruptcy lead to the debtors' prison and death.

Milestone
Born
Ireland
1772
Arrived Sydney
Tellicherry
14 Feb 1806
Buried
1825
Died
Sydney
23 Aug 1825
Buried
22 May 1898
Name
Colloquial
Wicklow Chief
Occupation
Relationship
Spouse
1798 - 1825