Michael Russell

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Cow stealing
Departure
Mar 1837
Arrival
Jul 1837
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Michael Russell
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Cow stealing
Convicted at: Wilts. Quarter Session
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 18th Mar 1837
Ship: Mangles
Arrival: 10th Jul 1837
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Michael Russell was transported on the Mangles, departing 18th Mar 1837 and arriving 10th Jul 1837 with 309 passengers.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 24
Source DescriptionThis record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro
Original SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 12th February 2024

Wilts Quarter Sessions. The calendar contained the names of prisoners for trial—a greater number than for many years past at these sessions.—The following prisoners were tried and convicted :—Michael Russell, for stealing three cows at West Harnham, the property of Mr. Sutton—transported for life. James Russell, indicted with his father for the above offence, was acquitted. Salisbury Journal, 4 July 1836. On Thursday last, the following convicts were removed from Fisherton gaol, and out on board the York hulk, at Gosport:—Michael Russell, James Mead—for Life. Adam Eatwell, George Watkins, for Fourteen years. William Raines, Daniel Richens, John Francis, Henry Wicks, John Holloway, and John Atkins—for Seven years each. Salisbury Journal, 1 Aug 1836.