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Transportation
Charles Colclough was transported on the Medina, departing 19th Apr 1825 and arriving 14th Sep 1825 with 180 passengers.
Medina 1823. Surgeon’s Journal states: 27 August 1823; Received on board 180 male prisoners. 2: 5 September 1823; Got under way from the Cove of Cork and made all sail for ultimate destination. Two days before our departure 3 of the convicts were taken away in consequence of orders, and it was intended to have replaced them by others, but our short stay would not admit of it. The remaining convicts were 177. One convict died at sea. SHIP NEWS.—On Monday evening last arrived from the Cove of Cork, which she left on the 5th of September, with 176 male convicts, the ship Medina, Captain Brown. The guard comprises a detachment of the 40th, under orders of Lieutenant Gunning. Assistant Surgeon Coleman, 40th Regiment, comes by this opportunity The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. Rodmell, R N. who was here before in the Mary transport. Sydney Gazette, 1 Jan 1824.
Medina (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 270. Petition at HO 17/122/66 |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
1826 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, Tasmania. 1826 No; 702. Name; Charles Colclough Ship arrived by; Medina 14 Sept 1825 To whom assigned/Occupation; HOSPITAL 1832 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, Tasmania. Assigned; R O'Connor Esq. 1835 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, Tasmania. Assigned; R O'Connor Esq.
Charles Colclough was married when he was convicted. His wife tried to get him pardoned. She wrote a petition in England, and got the signatures of 19 other people. He was still sent to NSW, on 'Medina' Prisoner name: Charles Colclough. Prisoner details: Dyer. Court and date of trial: Nottingham Summer Assizes 1824. Crime: Stealing a pocket handkerchief. Initial sentence: Transportation for life. Annotated (Outcome): Sailed for New South Wales. Petitioner(s): Elizabeth Colclough, mother of the prisoner; with 19 supporters. Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): Mother left a widow with three small children to bring up; previous good character; handkerchief was taken during an altercation with the prosecutor. Correspondence: Letter from M Pearson forwarding the petition. Additional information: Onboard the [transport ship] Medina.