I think the Irish (Gaelic) song called 'Na Connerys' from the 1820s might qualify. Its about the three Connery brothers of County Waterford who had a feud with their landlord's agent and were convicted of attempted murder. They escaped from jail and were helped by their local community while on the run. They planned to stow away on a ship to America, only to be caught at last while attempting to make their farewells and were finally transported to New South Wales. There have been several threads on this song in its several versions which are still sung by traditional singers in the Gaeltacht areas of Munster.