Michael Finn

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Summary

Born
Jan 1766
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Mar 1791
Arrival
Sep 1791
Death
Jan 1800
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Personal Information

Name: Michael Finn
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1766
Death: 1st Jan 1800
Age at death: 34
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Ireland, Limerick
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Mar 1791
Ship: Queen
Arrival: 26th Sep 1791
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Michael Finn was transported on the Queen, departing 31st Mar 1791 and arriving 26th Sep 1791 with 156 passengers.

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References

Primary SourceFinns Leinster Journal 1771-1828, Wednesday, 11 August, 1790; Page: 3

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 31st October 2021

1800 - Possible Burial Record Old Sydney Burial Ground - Inventory of Burials Name; Michael Finn Age; No Details Year of Burial. 19 Jun 1800 Remarks; Soldier. Ex-Convict

Robin Sharkey avatar
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on 30th March 2016

Michael Finn was transported for life per convict ship 'Queen' after being tried at Limerick. He was aged 25 on departing Ireland; his crime was stealing a horse: Finns Leinster Journal 1771-1828, Wednesday, 11 August, 1790; Page: 3 "Limerick, August 9th, Saturday last,the Assizes for this county ended when the following persons were tried and found guilty: ... Michael Finn, convicted of stealing a mare out of the livery stables of Mr Stephen Kelly; to be executed on 21st December next." This execution date was set four months away so there was time to seek mercy and have the death sentence commuted to transportation for Life.