Michael Connell

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Oct 1816
Arrival
Mar 1817
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Michael Connell
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Isle of Wight Court Martial
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 9th Oct 1816
Ship: Fame
Arrival: 8th Mar 1817
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Michael Connell was transported on the Fame, departing 9th Oct 1816 and arriving 8th Mar 1817 with 201 passengers.

FameFame (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 289 (146)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 22nd December 2025

Colonial Secretary Index. CONNELL, Michael. Per "Fame", 1817 1825 Mar Servant of Samuel Terry of Sydney; attestation as to his character for a ticket of leave (Reel 6027; 4/1716.2 pp.236-7)

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 23rd October 2024

War Office Records. Registers Court Martial. Privates Michl. Connell, John Ballentine, Peter Cosgrave, and Laurence McAlley, 65th Regt, Tried at Isle of Wight, 8 May 1816, Laid before the Prince Regent, 10 June 1816. Charges, Desertion under base & aggravated circumstances. Sentence: Transportation as a felon for Life.