Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Michael Gleeson was transported on the Borodino, departing 11th Feb 1828 and arriving 12th Jul 1828 with 206 passengers.
Tons: 615, built at Thames, England 1810.
Borodino (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database , by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Absconded. 2. Gleeson Michael or Daniel, No. 28-1059, Borodino, 19, County of Tipperary, 5 feet 4½, blue eyes, dark brown hair, ruddy comp. from No. 2 Iron Gang. Sydney Gazette, 29 July 1830.
James and Michael Gleeson, for stealing two pigs from John Ryan, seven years’ transportation ; Limerick Chronicle, 22 Aug 1827.
Source: Ireland Australia Transportation Database. Petition. PPC 3206. Convict. Michael Gleeson, tried at Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, 1827. Stealing 2 pigs. Transported for 7 years. Petitioner, Margaret Gleeson, convict’s mother. Convict was convicted with his brother James, for the same offense. Petitioner is a widow with three other children and resides in Neragh, Co Tipperary. States she is dependant on her sons support. Petition received 27 Sep 1827.
Irish Convict Database , by Peter Mayberry. Michael Gleeson, aged 17, per Borodino, 1828. Tried at Tipperary, 1827, for Stealing pig. 7 years. DOB, 1811, native place, Tipperary Co. Single, brother of James, arrived per same ship. Catholic, Ploughman herdsman.