Robert Cushman

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Summary

Born
Jan 1785
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
May 1825
Arrival
Sep 1825
Death
Apr 1828
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Personal Information

Name: Robert Cushman
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1785
Death: 22nd Apr 1828
Age at death: 43
Occupation: Unknown
Aliases: Cashman

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Cork
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 16th May 1825
Ship: Lonach
Arrival: 4th Sep 1825
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Robert Cushman was transported on the Lonach, departing 16th May 1825 and arriving 4th Sep 1825 with 144 passengers.

On Sunday last arrived from Ireland, with 143 male prisoners, the ship Lonnorch, Captain W. H. Driscoll. She sailed from Cork the 16th of May, and lost one prisoner on the passage. The guard consists of Lieutenant Donelan, 57th Regt, with a detachment of the same corps. Dr. Osborne, R. N. is the Surgeon Superintendent. Passengers, Mr. Drew and Mr. Stubbs. Sydney Gazette, Thurs 8 Sep 1825.

LonachLonach (generic)

References

Primary SourceNew South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents,

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 4th January 2021

Convict Death Register. Robert Cashman, per Lonach, 22/4/1828, Age 28, District/Parish: Sydney St Marys. In the year 1828.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 30th October 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, No; 14. Name: Robert Cushman Age: 40 Place of Conviction: Cork Vessel: Lonach Date of Arrival: 11 May 1825 Native Place; New Cork Offence; Sheep Stealing Trade or calling; Ploughman Sentence; 7 years Height; 5 ft. 4 inches Complexion; Dark Hair; Black Eyes; Blue ------------------------- 1828 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Records, 1810-1891 Name: Robert Cashman Date: 22 Apr 1828 Place: St Mary's Sydney Age; 28 ? Volume Number: 4/4549 Ship; Lonach