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John Coughlan

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Summary

Born
Jan 1789
Conviction
Manslaughter/culpable homicide
Departure
Sep 1828
Arrival
Jan 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Coughlan
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1789
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Manslaughter/culpable homicide
Convicted at: Ireland, Cork
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Sep 1828
Ship: Governor Ready
Arrival: 17th Jan 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Coughlan was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 21st Sep 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 201 passengers.

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References

Primary SourceAustralia Convict Indentures (hand written)

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Convict Notes

Wendy Smith avatar
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on 2nd March 2020

The Convict Indentures state that John Coughlan is 40 years old. He could neither read nor write; religion Catholic, status single and a native of County Cork. He ploughs. He was convicted of manslaughter at Cork on 31 March 1828 and sentenced to 7 years. He had 2 prior convictions. Physical attributes - Height 5 feet 5 inches; complexion dark ruddy; hair dark brown and eyes hazel. Transport number 135. Assigned to Henry William, Lane Cove. Received his ticket of leave in 1833 (number 33/849) and Certificate of Freedom in 1835 (number 35/632)