Peter Curten

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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Abduction/kidnapping
Departure
Jul 1834
Arrival
Nov 1834
Death
Aug 1840
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Personal Information

Name: Peter Curten
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 25th Aug 1840
Age at death: 31
Occupation: Ploughman/shearer

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Clare
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Jul 1834
Ship: Blenheim
Arrival: 14th Nov 1834
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Peter Curten was transported on the Blenheim, departing 27th Jul 1834 and arriving 14th Nov 1834 with 203 passengers.

Built 1845 at Shields. Wood ship of 808 Tons. Register lists of persons transported on the various sailing is still a work in progress, not all are yet listed.

BlenheimBlenheim (generic)

References

Primary SourceNew South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. New South Wales, Australia. Convict Death Register

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 14th July 2024

FRIDAY, SECOND DAY. John M'Mahon, Peter Curtin, and James Curtin, were indicted for the abduction of Margaret O’Dea, of Crahara, near Kildysart, on the 2d of October last, with intent to force her into marriage. —Guilty of the abduction. Westmeath Journal 6 March 1834. John M'Mahon and Peter and James Curtin were found guilty of the abduction of Margaret O'Dea, at Crahera, in the parish Kildysart. Sentence of death recorded. Waterford Mail, 8 March 1834.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 8th August 2023

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Indent No; 34 - 2240. 8. Name Peter Curten Age 25 years old. Status; Single. Date of Conviction; 25 Feb 1834 - Clare OFFENCE; ABDUCTION Brother; James Curten on board, convicted for same offence. Possible Death record. New South Wales, Australia. Convict Death Register Date of Death; 25 August 1840 at Sydney Hospital. Age; No age listed on register. Name; Peter Curtain ** Spelling as per Register. Estimated Birth Year abt 1809 Vessel Blenheim