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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Michael Farrell was transported on the Portland, departing 21st Feb 1833 and arriving 26th Jun 1833 with 199 passengers.
The 'Portland' ship was built at Bristol, England in 1822, 385 tons. The 'Portland' transported convicted from Britain to Australia in 1832 & 1833. The 1833 voyage came direct from Cork, Ireland therefore all of the passengers are not yet listed on this web site.
Portland (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
John Costigan, and Michael Farrell, for administering an unlawful oath to Martin Fitzpatrick, and compelling him to quit his farm at Ballylanigan, in February last. Verdict, Guilty. Prisoner—That is the greatest perjury ever was. The Court—There could not be a clearer case. Tipperary Free Press, 3 Nov 1832. Rule of Court at the late Assizes. … The following were sentenced to Transportation for life, viz … John Costigan and Michael Farrel for administering an unlawful oath; Clonmel Herald, 10 Nov 1832.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Michael Farrell, age on arrival, 20, per Portland (2) 1833, Tried at Tipperary, 1832, Life for Firearms. White Boy Irish rebel. DOB, 1813, native place, Tipperary Co. Single. Trade: Carman. Catholic.