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Transportation
Thomas 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
Thomas COFFEE was convicted at Limerick on 26 Feb 1841, together with his brother Michael, for cow stealing - letting loose 3 heifers from the Pound, that belonged to his uncle. 10 yr transportation sentence. The brothers were transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Prince Regent' arriving 2 Jan 1842. Gaol Report: well conducted Ship Surgeon's Report: orderly Aged 20 yrs; ploughman; single; 5'5"; can read & write; Roman Catholic. Native place - Bridgetown, Co. Limerick Mother - Winifred Brother - Michael Coffee - also transported to VDL Brothers - Patrick & James Sisters - Margaret, Winifred & Jane. Sister - Mary - transported on the 'Mexborough' 15 months Probation period - at Browns River, VDL. Noted on Conduct Record that he was "quiet & good". Assigned to landowners for work, including Richmond, New Norfolk, Cross Marsh, South Arm, Fingal. Ticket of Leave granted 19 Jan 1847 Conditional Pardon granted 3 July 1849 Application for a Free Pardon, 28 July 1849 - cannot be complied with. Application to bring out Family - ref. MM71/4