Michael Wyms

Summary

Born
Jan 1822
Conviction
Stealing money
Departure
Dec 1842
Arrival
Apr 1843
Death
May 1868
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Personal Information

Name: Michael Wyms
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1822
Death: 14th May 1868
Age at death: 46
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland. Leitrim
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 20th Dec 1842
Arrival: 4th Apr 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Michael Wyms was transported on the North Briton, departing 20th Dec 1842 and arriving 4th Apr 1843 with 180 passengers.

Departed from Dublin. 178 male convicts on board. 1 Death: Michael McDaniel died on board.

North BritonNorth Briton (generic)

References

Primary SourceConduct Record: CON33/1/37 Description List: CON18/1/35 Indent: CON14/1/20 Pages 66-67

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 6th May 2025

Trial; 10 October 1842. Stealing 1£ note CON14-1-20 Image 68 No; 9072. Height; 5 ft 5 inches, aged 20 years old R.C. Unable to read or write. Single Family; 3 brothers; Pat,?? & 2 sisters; Nancy & Mary at Native Place 1849 - 8 November 1849. Certificate Noted in pencil on the Conduct Record "New Norfolk Asylum" 1859 - New Norfolk Hospital. Admission dates: 21 Apr 1859 to 21 Apr 1859 Name; Michael Wimmes**. Age: approximately 37 Ship; North Britton. Free by servitude; 10/10/1849 1868 - Possible Death Record. 14 May 1868 Name; Michael Wimmes aged 45 years old - Pauper Informant; Superintendent. Lunatic Asylum