Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Michael Shannahan was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 21st Sep 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 201 passengers.
Governor Ready (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australia Convict Indentures (hand written) |
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Convict Notes
Assizes. City Court. Michael Shanahan, for stealing a candlestick from Florence M'Carthy. Guilty—7 years transportation. Southern Reporter, 10 April 1828.
The Convict Indentures state that Michael Shannahan was 19 years old. He could not read or write; religion Catholic; status single and a native of Cork City. He was an boat boy. He was convicted of stealing candle sticks in Cork on 8 April 1828 and sentenced to 7 years. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes - Height 5 feet 4 inches; complexion ruddy, freckled and pock pitted; hair dark brown and eyes dark brown. Transport number 83. Assigned to Mr P. Cunningham, Hunter's River. Received Certificate of Freedom on 5 May 1835 (number 35/430). Government Gazette Wednesday 6 May 1835.