Michael King

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Summary

Born
Jan 1822
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Sep 1842
Arrival
Jan 1843
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Michael King
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1822
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Porter

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 22nd Sep 1842
Ship: Navarino
Arrival: 10th Jan 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Michael King was transported on the Navarino, departing 22nd Sep 1842 and arriving 10th Jan 1843 with 181 passengers.

Built 1808. 493 tons. Several voyages to Australia with convict transportees. Registers of persons currently being updated - not complete as yet. 1840-1841. Departed Dublin 5th.Sept 1842. Arrived Hobart appx 10th Jan 1843. Sailed with 260 convicts including between 40-50 women,girls & children loaded at Kingstown Harbor. Capt A Warning.

NavarinoNavarino (generic)

References

Primary SourceNavarino Indent: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-16/CON14-1-16P209 and https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-16/CON14-1-16P210

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 28th June 2025

THE COMMISSION— This Day. BURGLARY AND ROBBERY. Patrick Kelly, Michael King and Thomas Ryan, were convicted of a burglary and robbery in the house Doctor Moore, at Clonlarf, on the night of the 7th July last, when considerable property was stolen therefrom, some which was afterwards found with the prisoners. They were sentenced to fifteen years transportation.  Dublin Evening Post, 11 Aug 1842.

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 28th June 2025

Navarino Indent: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-16/CON14-1-16P209 and https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-16/CON14-1-16P210 Michael King, tried at Dublin, 11 Aug 1842, 15 years. Age 20, 5ft 4 ¾ in. Catholic, can read and write, Single. Offence: Same as P. Kelly, above. (Housebreaking by night, pr M Moore of Clintorf, and stealing plate & shoes, - King & Ryan on board for same.) once for clothes, 6 months. Similar offences discharged twice.. Surgeon’s report: Good. Trade, Porter. Native place, Westmeath. Remarks: F Brien. M, Bridget. 1 B, Jno. 1 S, Mary at NP.