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Transportation
Michael Ahern was transported on the Brampton, departing 8th Nov 1822 and arriving 22nd Apr 1823 with 185 passengers.
The 'Brampton' ship was built in 1817 at King's Lynn, Norfolk, England. Originally used by the East India Company and then whaling before being a convict transport ship. Many of the Irish convicts on this ship were convicted under the Insurrection Act, for White Boy offences. 24 April 1823, the Sydney Gazette reported: On Tuesday last arrived from Ireland, with 183 male convicts, the ship Brampton, Captain Moore. She left London the 28th of July last; sailed from the Cove of Cork on the 8th of November; and last from the Cape of Good Hope, the 20th of February, from whence she brings eleven convicts.—Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Price, R. N. The guard comprises a detachment of the 3d Regt. (Buffs.)
Brampton (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842.Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland1822, Brampton New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, 1826-1879 |
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Convict Notes
Colonial Secretary's Office, Sydney, September 21, 1831. THE following Prisoners have obtained Tickets of Leave, since the last Day of Publication, viz : Merton. Ahern Michael, Brampton Sydney Herald, 10 Oct 1831.
Tickets of Leave Cancelled. THE Tickets-of-Leave granted to the following Prisoners have been cancelled for the reasons set against their respective names :— Ahern Michael, Brampton, absent from his District. NSW Govt Gazette, 20 July 1836.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, 1826-1879 Name: Michael Ahern Ship; Brampton Age - Not listed Died - Port Macquarie Hospital Date - 17/11/1840 Remarks: Nil ---------------------------------------- New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Name: Michael Ahern. Date of conviction: 1822 Place of Conviction: Tipperary Vessel: Brampton. Date of Arrival: 14 Oct 1822 No; 40 Place: Summer Assizes 1822 Age; 1822. 48 Offence: Robbery of Arms Sentence: Life Date of Trial: Not listed Calling; Not listed Height; 5 Ft 6 1/2 inches. Build: Proper Complexion: Not listed Hair: Grey Eyes; Grey --------------------------------------------------------- New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842.Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland1822, Brampton Age 48 - Approx. Birth date 1774 Height; 5 Ft 6 1/2 inches. Build: Proper Complexion: Not listed Hair: Grey Eyes; Grey