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Transportation
Michael Cotter was transported on the Jane, departing 29th Apr 1831 and arriving 5th Nov 1831 with 139 passengers.
A teak built, coppered and copper fastened vessel. 1831 sailing: The Jane departed Cove harbour, Ireland on 29 April 1831 for New South Wales, Australia. 128 prisoners, 66th Reserve Guard. 5 prisoners embarked at Cape of Good Hope. Two died during voyage. (on this site, names & details are currently being listed - as yet incomplete)
Jane (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Cork Assizes continued. … - Michael Cotter was indicted for stealing a sheep, the property of Wm. Hennessy. The sheep was stolen off the land on the night of the 20th May, and on the following day it was found in the prisoner's possession at Rathcormac, where he was offering it for sale to a butcher. Guilty—not sentenced. . …. Cork Constitution, 17 August 1830.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Michael Cotter, age on arrival, 22, per Jane (1) 1831. Tried 1830, at Cork, 7 years, for Stealing Sheep. DOB 1809, native place, Cork. Single. Catholic. Ploughman reaper sower.