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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Matthew Colgan was transported on the Portland, departing 21st Feb 1833 and arriving 26th Jun 1833 with 199 passengers.
The 'Portland' ship was built at Bristol, England in 1822, 385 tons. The 'Portland' transported convicted from Britain to Australia in 1832 & 1833. The 1833 voyage came direct from Cork, Ireland therefore all of the passengers are not yet listed on this web site.
Portland (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Ireland National Archives. Ireland- Australia Transportation Database. Doc Ref: PPC 3639, Date of Doc 10/3/1832. Letter from the Governor of Roscommon Gaol, acknowledging receipt of an order respiting the convict's sentence (and several others) until further orders. Sentence: Death respited. Names: Mathew Colgan; John Johnston; Michael McDonald: Edward Coolahan; Patrick Mulloney.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Matthew Colgan, alias Coglan, age on arrival, 23, per Royal Admiral (2) 1833, Tried at Roscommon Co., 1832, Life, for Burglary, Previous Convictions: 6 months. DOB, 1810, native place, Westmeath Co. Single, Fisherman. Catholic.