Michael Mcguinness

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Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Aug 1841
Arrival
Jan 1842
Death
May 1881
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Personal Information

Name: Michael Mcguinness
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: 28th May 1881
Age at death: 67
Occupation: Gents Servant

Crime

Convicted at: Louth, Ireland
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 7th Aug 1841
Arrival: 2nd Jan 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land and Norfolk Island

Transportation

Michael Mcguinness was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 7th Aug 1841 and arriving 2nd Jan 1842 with 146 passengers.

Prince Regent, 1820-21. On Tuesday arrived from Ireland, the ship Prince Regent, Captain Clifford. She left the Cove of Cork the 19th of September last, and brings, in excellent health, 144 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Taylor, R. N. The guard comprises 30 men of the 1st Foot (Royals), under orders of Lieut. Lewis. Sydney Gazette, 13 Jan 1821.

Prince RegentPrince Regent (generic)

References

Primary Sourcehttps://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-15/CON33-1-15P135

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Convict Notes

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Place of origin: Louth Offence; House breaking and stealing wearing apparel CON14-1-11 Image 50 Aged; 27 years old. R.C. Trade; Gent's Servant Surgeon's report; Very good, Stewards assistant Cascades Invalid Depot: Name: Mcguiness, Michael POL709-1-11 page 165 (24 Jun 1874 to 07 Oct 1874) POL709-1-12 page 111 (13 Apr 1875 to 12 Jul 1875) POL709-1-13 page 4 (14 Jul 1875 to 01 Jan 1876) POL709-1-14 page 40 (07 Dec 1876 to 06 Mar 1877) POL709-1-14 page 127 (17 Apr 1877 to 06 Aug 1877) POL709-1-15 page 61 (31 Dec 1877 to 05 Apr 1878) Deaths. Name: Mcguinnes, Michael Age: 60 years old. Date of death: 28 May 1881 Cause of death; Suffocated by excess of drinking liquors Registered: Victoria - Huon