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Michael Rooney

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Summary

Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1844
Arrival
Aug 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Michael Rooney
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Galway Ireland
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 9th Apr 1844
Ship: Cadet
Arrival: 24th Aug 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Michael Rooney 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.

CadetCadet (generic)

References

Primary SourceTasmanian Archives - convicts

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Convict Notes

Carol Axton-Thompson avatar
106
on 4th December 2012

Gaol Report: well conducted Surgeon's Report: good 5'1 1/2"; single; Roman Catholic; labourer; dk brown hair; fresh freckled complexion; blue eyes. Native Place: Galway. Father: James Convict no. 60960 Station Gang: Jerusalem (VDL) 15mths. Emerged from gang 22/04/1847. Assignments included Campbell Town; Cleveland; Jericho; Ross; Hamilton. Free Certificate 18/02/1857. Note on Record that he was again transported, but no details.

Carol Axton-Thompson avatar
106
on 2nd December 2012

Michael Rooney was convicted at Galway on 09/01/1844 for stealing tobacco - 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemens Land on the 'Cadet' 1844.