Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
Peter Meehan was transported on the Cadet, departing 9th Apr 1844 and arriving 24th Aug 1844 with 161 passengers.
Built 1841 at the Isle of Man. Wood barque of 465 Tons.
Cadet (generic)References
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Convict Notes
Gaol Report: very well conducted Ship Surgeon's Report: very good Native Place: Co. Tipperary Aged 47yrs; 5'5"; sallow complexion; black/grey hair; Hazel eyes; can read; Roman Catholic; labourer. Married man, 1 child. Wife - Norah. Brothers: John, Michael, Roger & Charles. Van Diemens Land: Convict no. 49010 Station Gang: Buckland. Emerged from gang 24/08/1845. Clear conduct record. Assignments at Campbell Town, Cleveland & George Town. Ticket of Leave 28/03/1848 Free Certificate 16/04/1850
Peter Meehan was convicted at Clonmell, Tipperary on 04/03/1843 for manslaughter - striking John Baling on the head with a stone and killing him. Prior imprisonment for cutting a hedge. 7yr transportation sentence - to Van Diemens Land, on the 'Cadet' 1844.