Michael Higgins

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jul 1832
Arrival
Oct 1832
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Michael Higgins
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Stonemason

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Jul 1832
Arrival: 16th Oct 1832
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Michael Higgins was transported on the Dunvegan Castle, departing 1st Jul 1832 and arriving 16th Oct 1832 with 202 passengers.

Dunvegan CastleDunvegan Castle (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 19th January 2025

Correction. The Irish Database states his conviction was in 1832.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 19th January 2025

Their Lordships on retired to rule the books, and on returning sentenced the county prisoners who had been convicted, as follows : … Michael Higgins, for burglary and felony— judgment of death recorded. … Dublin Observer, 15 April 1832.

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 19th January 2025

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Michael Higgins, age on arrival, 20, per Dunvegan Castle (2), 1832. Tried 1831 at Dublin Co, Life, for Burglary. DOB, 1812, native place, Dublin. Single. Catholic. Trade, Stone cutter.