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Transportation
Michael Coyne was transported on the Isabella, departing 4th Nov 1821 and arriving 9th Mar 1822 with 203 passengers.
The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).
Isabella (generic)References
| Primary Source | Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland |
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Convict Notes
Colonial Secretary Index. COYNE, Michael. Per "Isabella" 1822 May 10 On list of prisoners assigned (Fiche 3290; 4/4570D p.18)
Recorders Court Yesterday Sir Jonas Greene, Recorder, ... sat at the Sessions House, street, for the trial of prisoners. Michael Coyne, for feloniously stealing 35£. 5s. 3d. in gold, the property of Eliza M‘Donald; the particulars of this robbery appeared in our Police report yesterday; it farther appeared from the testimony of the prosecutrix, that the prisoner, who travelled up to town with her from Carlow, upon their arrival inveigled her to t a lodging-house, where they slept together, and taking advantage of her weakness, possessed himself her money, and swore by the H—y g if she made any noise he would cut her throat, (here the Court expressed much indignation); she also stated that her husband was a tailor, and that she came to town a to purchase cast clothes. The prisoner was found guilty, and sentenced to be transported for seven years. Saunders News-Letter, 15 Sep 1821.
Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland - Ship; Isabella Indent No; 33 Native Place; Kildare Trade; Labourer Age; 30 Person; Stout Eyes; Brown Hair; Black Height; 5 ft 6 in
Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Indent No; 33 Offence; Felony of Money