Michael Bolger

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Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Assault
Departure
Oct 1832
Arrival
Feb 1833
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Michael Bolger
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Ploughman/shearer

Crime

Crime: Assault
Convicted at: Ireland, Queen's County
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 8th Oct 1832
Arrival: 5th Feb 1833
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Michael Bolger was transported on the Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle), departing 8th Oct 1832 and arriving 5th Feb 1833 with 197 passengers.

Built in Bristol, England. Launched in 1819. 450 ton ship. Five voyages to Australia transporting convict persons. Children of convicts were also transported but considered "free settlers" and not listed by name. The 1832/33 & 1835/36 voyages do not yet have complete lists of passengers - currently being updated. Please note this if searching for individual persons.

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References

Primary SourceNew South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842. Annotated Printed Indentures. Roslyn Castle arrived from Cork 1833

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 19th June 2025

NEW SOUTH WALES. RETURN OF ALL MALE CONVICTS ASSIGNED BETWEEN THE 1st AND 28th FEBRUARY, 1833. Bolger Michael, Roslyn Castle, farm laborer, to R. Lethbridge, Oak Lands. NSW Govt. Gazette, 3 April 1833.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 15th September 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842. Annotated Printed Indentures. Roslyn Castle arrived from Cork 1833 Name; Michael Bolger No; 33 - 337 . 167 Age; 20 Est Date of Birth; 1811 Single; Occupation; Farm Labourer Offence; Assaulting dwelling - 7 years Trial; Queen's Co - 27 July 1832 On board ship; SON of No; 163. John Bolger -----------------------------------------------