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Michael Cokely

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Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Cow stealing
Departure
Dec 1840
Arrival
Mar 1841
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Michael Cokely
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Cow stealing
Convicted at: Ireland, Galway
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 16th Dec 1840
Ship: British Sovereign
Arrival: 17th Mar 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Michael Cokely was transported on the British Sovereign, departing 16th Dec 1840 and arriving 17th Mar 1841 with 74 passengers.

Built in Sunderland 1840. Tonnage 493. Rig. Appears to be only one voyage transporting convict persons to Australia - Departing Dublin, Ireland 16 Dec 1840 to arrive at Van Diemen's Land 18 March 1841. As this ship sailed direct from Ireland, the full register of transportees are not yet listed on this web site but are currently being added. Please note this if searching for individual persons.

British SovereignBritish Sovereign (generic)

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Primary SourceTasmanian Records.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 6th February 2022

Conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-7$init=CON33-1-7p39 Michael Cokely. Tried Galway, 30 July 1840, 10 years. Transported for Cow stealing. Stated this offence: Stealing cow, Peter Collins, Galway, single. Surgeon’s Report: Well behaved, mild disposition. Trade, Coachman & groom. Catholic, can read, age 23, native place, Galway. 4 May 1847, Ticket of Leave. Free Cert 10.9.50.