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William Cuffe

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Summary

Born
Jan 1786
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Sep 1828
Arrival
Jan 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Cuffe
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1786
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Ploughman & shepherd

Crime

Crime: Sheep-stealing
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

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

Governor ReadyGovernor Ready (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Convict Indentures (hand written)

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on 12th February 2020

The Australian Indentures state that William Cuffe was 43 years old. He was a native of County Cork; religion Catholic; status: married with 6 children and was a ploughman and shepherd. He could not read or write. He was convicted of sheep stealing on 31 March 1828 at Cork and sentenced to 7 years. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes - Height 5 feet 9 1/2 inches; complexion ruddy: hair dark brown to grey and eyes blue. Transport number 112. He was assigned to Mr John Lacy, Parramatta. Received his ticket of leave in 1833 (number 33/331) and Certificate of Freedom in 1835 (number 35/596).