Martin Hughes

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Summary

Born
Dec 1802
Conviction
Stealing money
Departure
Aug 1826
Arrival
Nov 1826
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Martin Hughes
Gender: Male
Born: 31st Dec 1802
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Stonemason

Crime

Convicted at: Isle of Man Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Aug 1826
Ship: Speke
Arrival: 26th Nov 1826
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Martin Hughes was transported on the Speke, departing 5th Aug 1826 and arriving 26th Nov 1826 with 156 passengers.

SpekeSpeke (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 55 (29)
Source DescriptionThis record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro
Original SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 25th April 2026

Absconded. 1. Hughes Martin, Speke, 23, Stonemason, Armagh, 5 feet 4¼, brown eyes, brown hair, ruddy pock-pitted comp. from Hyde Park Barrack. Sydney Gazette, 2 Sep 1830.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 19th April 2026

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Martin Hughes, age 21, per Speke II (1826) Tried Isle of Man, 1826, 14 years for Stealing money. DOB, 1805, Native place, Armagh, Single, Catholic, Stonemason plasterer.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 17th April 2026

Hulk Records. HO-9-4-4. Page 23 Justitia Hulk Received 2 May 1826. No 1010. Martin Hughes, age 23, Stg 40 sovereigns, Tried Castle Rushen, 11 April 1826, 14 years. Escaped 30 June 1826. Retaken 2 July. See No 1179. Received 2 July 1826, Escaped on 30 June 1826 No 1179. Martin Hughes, age 23, Stg 40 sovereigns, Tried Castle Rushen, 11 Apr 1826, 14 years. Transported 26 July 1826.