Michael Ward

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Summary

Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jul 1851
Arrival
Oct 1851
Death
Jun 1881
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Personal Information

Name: Michael Ward
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: 8th Jun 1881
Age at death: 57
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Waterford
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Jul 1851
Ship: Blenheim
Arrival: 31st Oct 1851
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Michael Ward was transported on the Blenheim, departing 29th Jul 1851 and arriving 31st Oct 1851 with 309 passengers.

Built 1845 at Shields. Wood ship of 808 Tons. Register lists of persons transported on the various sailing is still a work in progress, not all are yet listed.

BlenheimBlenheim (generic)

References

Primary SourceCON33-1-104 Image 311

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 4th February 2025

1881 - General Hospital Hobart Admission dates: 06 Jun 1881 Ship: Blenheim 4. Place of origin: Ireland Date of death: 08 Jun 1881. Date of burial: 11 Jun 1881 Free by servitude, aged 45 years old, R.C. 30 years in colony Farmer, Hobart. Cause of death Peritonitis Peritonitis is a serious condition that starts in the abdomen. That's the area of the body between the chest and the pelvis. Peritonitis happens when the thin layer of tissue inside the abdomen becomes inflamed. The tissue layer is called the peritoneum. Peritonitis usually happens due to an infection from bacteria or fungi. ** Ages and names as per the original register

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 4th February 2025

Place of origin: Cork CON33-1-104 Image 311 No; 24910 Trial; June 1849. Offence; Larceny [stealing sugar from a shop at Waterford , Never convicted before Trade; Currier & Tanner aged 27 years old