Summary
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Voyage
Transportation
Michael Lyons was transported on the British Sovereign, departing 16th Dec 1840 and arriving 17th Mar 1841 with 74 passengers.
Built in Sunderland 1840. Tonnage 493. Rig. Appears to be only one voyage transporting convict persons to Australia - Departing Dublin, Ireland 16 Dec 1840 to arrive at Van Diemen's Land 18 March 1841. As this ship sailed direct from Ireland, the full register of transportees are not yet listed on this web site but are currently being added. Please note this if searching for individual persons.
British Sovereign (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Records. |
Claims
"My great great great great grandfather. Father of Matthias Lyons born Shanagolden, Limerick."
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Convict Notes
County Assizes. —Prisoners convicted and sentenced to be transported for life— Denis Carroll, Michael Lyons, John Daly and Patrick Murphy, assaulting the habitation of Patrick Kennedy, at Cappauahan, and administering an unlawful oath to him. Kerry Evening Post, 29 July 1840. -------------------------------------------------- Convict Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-7$init=CON33-1-7p122 1639. Michael Lyons. Tried at Limerick, 20 July 1840, 7 years, transported for Assaulting a habitation. Stated this offence: Assaulting habitation Paddy Kennnaway, (tried with Dens & ? ow, Carrol, Jno Dayley & Patk Murphy on Eygptian) married. Surgeon’s Report: Very cunning & deceitful, orderly for some time. Catholic, cannot read or write. Trade, Plo’man, F. Labourer. Age 64?, Native place, Limerick. Remarks: Face much wrinkled. Does not understand English. 17 March 1842- Probation expired. 21 Sep 1844, Ticket of Leave. Cert, 22.8.48. Remarks: 3/42, Conduct very good & quiet- vide Supt’s report.