Summary
Born
Jan 1805
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Sep 1828
Arrival
Jan 1829
Death
Mar 1837
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Personal Information
Name: Michael Higgins
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1805
Death: 1st Mar 1837
Age at death: 32
Occupation: Ploughman/farm labourer
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Ireland, Tipperary
Sentence term: 99 years
Voyage
Departed: 21st Sep 1828
Ship: Governor Ready
Arrival: 17th Jan 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
Michael Higgins was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 21st Sep 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 201 passengers.
Governor Ready (generic)References
| Primary Source | http://members.pcug.org.au/~ppmay/cgi-bin/irish/irish.cgi |
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Convict Notes
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Michael Higgins was 24 years old on arrival in NSW - he was listed as a Whiteboy Rebel and his brother Patrick Higgins was also on board. Crime:Maliciously injuring property. Michael was married with 2 children. Jan.1829: Assigned to Richard Fitzgerald at Windsor. 1837: Assigned to F. A. Heley, Brisbane Water. 1837: TOL 1/3/1837: Convict Death Register - Michael died - District/Parish: Brisbane water. J Faunce Police Magistrate. Date given March 1837 Ticket of Leave.