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Michael Burke

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Summary

Born

Jan 1833

Conviction

Cow stealing

Departure

Nov 1852

Arrival

Feb 1853

Death

Unknown

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Personal Information

Name: Michael Burke

Gender: Male

Born: 1st Jan 1833

Death: Unknown

Age at death: Unknown

Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Cow stealing

Convicted at: Limerick

Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 24th Nov 1852

Ship: Rodney

Arrival: 12th Feb 1853

Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Michael Burke was transported on the Rodney, departing 24th Nov 1852 and arriving 12th Feb 1853 with 71 passengers.

1853 - Voyage. From Queenstown the 24 Nov. Capt. McLean. 342 male convicts

Rodney (generic)

References

Primary Source

Tasmanian Archives - convicts http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON33-1-113,350,27,L,80

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Convict Notes

106

on 14th May 2013

Single man; Native Place - Co.Galway; labourer;5'6 1/2"; aged 20yrs; dark complexion; dk brown hair; grey eyes; Roman Catholic; not literate; tatoos on arms. Probation period: 1yr 4mths 20days. 15/02 - 26/02/1853: hospital, Hobart. Clear conduct record. Ticket of Leave 27/02/1855 Conditional Pardon 26/02/1856

106

on 14th May 2013

Michael Burke was convicted at Limerick on 2 Jul 1849 for stealing 2 cows. 15 yr sentence. No prior convictions. Prison report - good. Transported to Van Diemens Land (Tasmania) on the 'Rodney', arriving 12.02.1853.