Richard Cotter

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Summary

Born
Jan 1806
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jan 1836
Arrival
May 1836
Death
Oct 1854
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Personal Information

Name: Richard Cotter
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1806
Death: 2nd Oct 1854
Age at death: 48
Occupation: Ploughman/shearer

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Cork
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 9th Jan 1836
Arrival: 17th May 1836
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Richard Cotter was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 9th Jan 1836 and arriving 17th May 1836 with 108 passengers.

Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.

Surrey Or SurrySurrey Or Surry (generic)

References

Primary SourceNew South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Surry - 1836

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 4th November 2024

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register Name; Rich'd Cotter, Age; 48 Ship; Surrey 1836 Date of death; 2 October 1854 Remarks;

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 27th December 2021

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Surry - 1836 Indent No; 36 - 997 - 101 Name; Richard Cotter [3 brothers on board] Age; 30 years [1806] 64]. Unable to read or write. Roman Catholic. Married - 3 male and 3 female children Native Place; Co. Cork Trade or calling; Farm Labourer Offence; Sheep Stealing Trial; Cork - 15 August 1835 - Life. No previous convictions Height; 4 ft 11 3/4 in Eyes; Hazel Hair; Dark Brown Completion; Dark Remarks; BROTHER TO 36 - 996- Patrick Cotter & 36 - 998 - Daniel Cotter Ticket of Leave; 1844 - 18 Jun