Summary
Born
Unknown
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1849
Arrival
Apr 1850
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Michael Cussack
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Ireland, Limerick
Sentence term: 15 years
Voyage
Departed: 18th Apr 1849
Ship: Neptune
Arrival: 5th Apr 1850
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land. [Originally for Cape of Good Hope, however due to anti-convict sentiment, ship eventually sailed for Van Diemen's Land.]
Transportation
Michael Cussack was transported on the Neptune, departing 18th Apr 1849 and arriving 5th Apr 1850 with 306 passengers.
NeptuneReferences
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 13 (8) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
Claims
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Convict Notes
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Was aboard the "Neptune" not recorded as arriving in Hobart. Is it possible to find out if he was one of the 18 men who died during the voyage April 1849 to April 1850.
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Believe him to be the son of Edmond Cusack and his wife Winifred. Edmond Cusack is believed to be his Brother who migrated to NSW in 1854. Roman Catholic.