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Transportation
Michael Cronin was transported on the Borodino, departing 11th Feb 1828 and arriving 12th Jul 1828 with 206 passengers.
Tons: 615, built at Thames, England 1810.
Borodino (generic)References
| Primary Source | AO NSW Convict Indent Fiche No. 669 |
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A man named James Chronan, assigned to Mr. McClaren, of George-street, that Merchant, was had upon Tuesday, charged with robbery. It appeared that the prisoner arrived in the Colony so lately as by the ship Borodino, andwas immediately assigned to the service of Mr. McClaren. From every thing that came out in evidence, he was treated with the utmost kindness by his master, notwithstanding which, after the lapse of a few days, he paid a visit to the Police Office, and having suffered the punishment of his misconduct, was returned to his service. A few days after, however, in consequence of continued misconduct, the prisoner was given in charge of a constable by his master, and conveyed to the watch house, for the purpose of being returned to Government. His baggage was sent along with him, and a sort of overweening desire to convey his bed into the cell where he was locked up, having been noticed by the constable on duty, it was searched, and several pieces of chintz, the property of Mr. McClaren, were discovered concealed within. He was sentenced to a penal settlement for three years. Sydney Gazette, 12 Sep 1828. (His name appears to have been mistakenly reported as James Chronan in the above report, instead of Michael Cronin.)




Moreton Bay Convict Records. Michael Cronin, per Borodino, tried City Cork. 24 Aug 1827, 7 years. Stealing pigs. In and outdoor servant. Colonial conviction: Gen Sess, Sydney, 9 Sep 1828, for Drunk and robbing his master. Sentence: Three years. Returned to Sydney, 18 Feb 1832. Description: Michael Cronin, native place, Limerick, age 29, 5 ft 2. Fair comp, dk brown hair, dk hazle eyes, Catholic.




Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Michael Cronin, age on arrival, 29, Per Borodino, 1828. Tried Cork 1827, 7 years for Stealing pig. DOB 1799, native place, Limerick. Protestant. Single. Servant indoor outdoor. -------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Cronin and John (Mahony) were indicted for stealing two pigs the property of various persons. The fact was clearly proved against Cronin and he was found guilty and sentenced to be transported for 7 years. Mahony was acquitted. Southern Reporter and Cork Commercial, 25 Aug 1827.




835 3 April Place: Newcastle gaol Source: NGE 3 APR 1835 Servant. Admitted to Newcastle gaol from Invermein under sentence of 4 months imprisonment. Set at large 25 July. Disorderly conduct in gaol




Tried in Cork 22 August 1827 - from Limerick - Assigned to Sydney district on arrival