Edward Coolahan

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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Attempted murder
Departure
Feb 1833
Arrival
Jun 1833
Death
Oct 1874
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Personal Information

Name: Edward Coolahan
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 23rd Oct 1874
Age at death: 65

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Roscommon
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Feb 1833
Ship: Portland
Arrival: 26th Jun 1833
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Edward Coolahan 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.

PortlandPortland (generic)

References

Primary SourceNew South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842

Claims

"my 6x great grandfather"

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 18th June 2025

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.

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 21st December 2023

Principal Superintendent of Convicts' Office, Sydney, 23rd August, 1841. THE undermentioned Prisoners of the Crown have obtained Tickets-of-Leave since the last day of publication, viz :— COUNTY OF NORTHUMBERLAND. MAITLAND. Coolahan Edward, Portland . NSW Govt Gazette, 31 Aug 1841.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 7th November 2023

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Prisoners No; 33 - 1081. No; 89 Age; 24 years old. Able to read. Status; Single. Date of Conviction; 2 March 1832. Roscommon Spring Assises Estimated Birth Year; abt 1809 FAMILY; UNCLE - Barnet Keane, 15 years ago.