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Michael Toole was transported on the Hercules, departing 3rd Jul 1830 and arriving 1st Nov 1830 with 205 passengers.
The "Hercules" ship was built in 1801 at South Sheilds, England. 1801 voyage from Ireland to New South Wales, Australia. Sailed via Rio de Janeiro and the Cape. A mutiny occurred just prior to their arrival at Rio - after 45 minutes it was quashed but 13 convicts had been killed. Jeremiah Pendergass was named as the ring leader and shot. 44 deaths in total on this voyage. There was then another ship, also named, "Hercules" built 1822 at Whitby, England who made 3 trips to Austraia, in 1825, 1830 & 1832.
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| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Gaol Description and Entrance Books, 1818-1930 for Michael Toole Entrance and Description Book Sydney |
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Michael Toole, Edward. Murray, Eliza Tomkins, Mary Murphy, Bridget Hussey, Elizabeth Lyons, and Thomas Byrne, were indicted for the robbery of a quantity of wearing apparel, from the house of Mr. Tench. in York-street, This was a case of not the slightest interest. The jury, after a long charge from Judge Vandeleur, returned a verdict, finding Michael Toole, Edward Murray, and Eliza Tomkins, guilty of the burglary; Mary Murphy aid Bridget Hussey guilty of receiving the goods, knowing them to be stolen ; and Eliza Lyons not guilty. Dublin Morning Register, 5 Jan 1830 Close of the Commission. … following sentences were passed : Michael Toole, David Murray, Eliza Tomkins, and Thos. Byrne, burglary and robbery Mr. Tench’s house, in York-street—sentence of death recorded. Bridget Hussey, receiving stolen goods—to transported for seven years, Mary Murphy, like offence twelve months' imprisonment. The Pilot, 13 Jan 1830.
Moreton Bay Convict Register. Michael Toole or Hickey, per Hercules 3, Tried at City Dublin, 2 Jan 1830, Life, for Burglary & felony. Trade, Indoor servant. Colonial Conviction: Bench, Sydney, 30 June 1831, 3 years, for Stealing in a dwelling house, Returned to Sydney, 18 May 1835. Description, Michael Toole, native place, Kildare; age 32, 5 ft 4 ½; Sallow comp, dk. brown hair, dk brown eyes. Catholic.
1830 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Hercules - 1830 Indent No; 103 Name; Michael Toole or Hickey Read & Write, Married - 1 child. Age; 32 years Native Place; Kildare Co Trade or calling; Indoor Servant Offence; House Breaking, Robbing Master Trial; Dublin - 2 Jan 1830 - Life. Previous Sentence; 6 months Height; 5 ft.4 3/4 in Assigned; Thos. Oliver, Customs
Convict death records died at Norfolk Island 1838
New South Wales, Australia, Gaol Description and Entrance Books, 1818-1930 for Michael Toole Sydney 30/6/1831 catholic and a labourer. Tried at Sydney sent to a Penal Settlement but to the hulk first 29/1/1836 tried for cattle stealing with Rick Lewis at Maitland. Was transported for 7 years. Lewis for life
From Kildare Ireland born 1798 5'5 1/2" slender ruddy complexion Brown hair and hazel eyes