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Transportation
Michael Coffee was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 7th Aug 1841 and arriving 2nd Jan 1842 with 146 passengers.
Prince Regent, 1820-21. On Tuesday arrived from Ireland, the ship Prince Regent, Captain Clifford. She left the Cove of Cork the 19th of September last, and brings, in excellent health, 144 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Taylor, R. N. The guard comprises 30 men of the 1st Foot (Royals), under orders of Lieut. Lewis. Sydney Gazette, 13 Jan 1821.
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Convict Notes
Link to details for his brother Thomas Coffee - http://www.convictrecords.com.au/convicts/coffee/thomas/133667 Application to bring out family MM71/4. Colony of VDL: Aged 28yrs; ploughman & farm labourer; 5'9 1/4"; can read & write; Roman Catholic. Native place - Bridgetown, Co. Limerick Mother - Winifred Sisters - Margaret, Winifred,Mary Brothers - Patrick, James. Thomas (transported to VDL) 15 mths Probation Period, at Fingal. Noted on Conduct record as industrious and good. Assignments of work service to landowners. 12 July 1845: recommended to the Secretary of State for a Ticket of Leave, for meritorious conduct. 8 Sept 1846: Ticket of Leave granted. 3 July 1849: Conditional Pardon granted. 28 July 1849: Application for a pass for family - cannot be complied with.
Michael COFFEE was convicted at Limerick on 26 Feb 1841 for cow stealing - 3 heifers, belonging to his uncle, they were confined in the pound and released the cattle. (His brother Thomas also convicted and onboard.) 10 yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Prince Regent' arriving 2 Jan 1842.