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Voyage
Transportation
Michael Cahill was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 21st Sep 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 201 passengers.
Governor Ready (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Convict Indentures (hand written) |
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Convict Notes
Michael Cahill was next charged with stealing two sheep on the 17th December last, at Tullyglass, the property of Denis Lynch. The prosecutor found the sheep in four weeks after with a man named Bushe, who refused to identify the prisoner for some time; but from the examination of his Lordship, he was obliged to admit he thought he knew the prisoner, and that his mother got them from him. The witness could not tell whether it was he or the prisoner stole the sheep. (laugh.). He admitted he told Mr. Alcock, the magistrate, the prisoner gave the sheep to his mother. Mark Alcock, was then produced and examined. The witness was in custody when he lodged informations against the prisoner; the prisoner said he bought the sheep from somebody else. Guilty. Cork Constitution, 3 April 1828.
The Australian Convict Indentures states that Michael Cahill was 41 years old. He was married with 4 children and could neither read or write; religion Roman Catholic and was a ploughman. He was a native of Cork. He was convicted of sheep stealing at Cork on 19 April 1828. He was sentenced to 7 years and had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 4 inches; complexion dark ruddy; hair dark brown and eyes hazel. Transport number 105. Assigned to William Bucknell, Hunters River. Ticket of Leave Number 33/348 and certificate of freedom 36/6-6 (smudge mark on middle number).