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Note: Westmeath Assizes Book - Lent Assizes 1839 #356 Name - Michael Cassidy Junior Crimes As Stated In The Commital - Having on the evening of the 25th inst. waylayed & violently assaulted Thomas Kelly at Newtown with loys, shovels and pitchforks. When Committed - 29th December, 1838 By Whom Committed - Jas. Laugst???y If Trial, When And Before Whom - 6 April, 1839, Mr H. Ells Esq. Verdict and Sentence Or Other Order - To be transported 7 Years When Discharged - 10 June 1839 BY Whom Bailed Or Discharged - Transmitted to Kilmani??e Prison
Source: Margaret Lowry (Rootsweb) Michael was a brother of Thomas and both were transported to Australia for 7 years, this resulted from a riot at Newtown several miles from Ballymore. Patrick, possibly another brother ,joined the Connaught Rangers, he was my g.grandfather, he came to Australia in 1858,and was associated with Thomas and Michael. Any information about Patrick Cassidy possibly born about 1819, of Ballymore most welcome. Margaret Thomas and his brother Michael were transported to Australia on the ship Nautilus in 1839,settled in Geelong,Victoria.Bridget and her 3 children arrived 1849. their daughter Catherine was born in Geelong. Happy hunting Margaret
Source: Thomas Cuffe (Rootsweb) SURNAME: CASSIDY OTHER NAMES: THOMAS AGE: 22 SEX: M ALIAS: PLACE OF TRIAL: Co. Westmeath TRIAL DATE: 06/04/1839 PLACE OF IMPRISONMENT: DOCUMENT DATE: CRIME DESCRIPTION: Aggravated assault SENTENCE: Transportation 7 yrs SHIP: PETITIONER: RELATIONSHIP: DOCUMENT REFERENCES: TR 3, P 182 CRF 1839 C 103 MICROFILM REFERENCES: COMMENTS: Convict was convicted with Michael Cassidy (possibly brother) for the same offence. SURNAME: CASSIDY OTHER NAMES: MICHAEL AGE: 25 SEX: M ALIAS: PLACE OF TRIAL: Mullingar, Co. Westmeath TRIAL DATE: 06/04/1839 PLACE OF IMPRISONMENT: DOCUMENT DATE: CRIME DESCRIPTION: Aggravated assault SENTENCE: Transportation for 7 years SHIP: PETITIONER: RELATIONSHIP:
DOCUMENT REFERENCES: CRF 1839 Misc27 MICROFILM REFERENCES: COMMENTS: Calender of convicts confined in Mullingar Gaol, Co. Westmeath. SURNAME: CASSIDY OTHER NAMES: MICHAEL AGE: 0 SEX: M ALIAS: PLACE OF TRIAL: Co Westmeath TRIAL DATE: 00/00/1839 PLACE OF IMPRISONMENT: DOCUMENT DATE: CRIME DESCRIPTION: Aggravated assault SENTENCE: Trans 7 years SHIP: PETITIONER: RELATIONSHIP: DOCUMENT REFERENCES: CRF 1839 C 103 MICROFILM REFERENCES: COMMENTS: Convict was convicted with Thomas Cassidy (possibly brother) for the same offense.
The Westmeath Guardian - Mullingar, Thursday April 11, 1839 Convictions at Moate Sessions. Michael Kenny, Age 25 ; Michael Cassidy, junr, 25 ; Thomas Cassidy, 22 ; Patt Gibney, 22 ; James Howard, 25 ; waylaying and aggravated assault on Thomas Kelly. - To be transported for seven years. Michael Cassidy, sen. do. 12 months imprisonment, and hard labour.
Sourced from Margaret Lowry - Petition To The Governer of Ireland - (very faded photocopy, extremely difficult to read - 3 pages scanned) July 1839 To His Excellency the Right Honourable Viscount Ebrington, Lord Lieutenant-General and General Governor of Ireland. The Petition of Thomas and Michael Cassidy, Most Humbly Showeth, That a riot took place in the village of Ballymore on the evening of the 25th of December last between our prosecutor, Kelly's party and another party with which we were not in any way connected. That as Kelly and his party, on their way home, were passing our house about a mile from said villages, the said Kelly disturbed the quiet and peace of our families by the most abusive and threatening language, which provoked us, importunately, to go out. That at said time the party ??????ed the Kellys' overtook them, where another riot took place. That we, labouring under temporary resentment at Kellys' abusive and threatening language the moment before, joined the party which was against him. That there was no premeditation of injury or waylaying as far as we are concerned, Kelly being the agressor upon the quiet of our homes. That we confess that we acted rashly, foolishly and criminally in assisting to injure the person of a fellow creature, though he abused and threatened us and provoked our hostility. That we deserve to be severely punnshed for our rash, foolish and criminal conduct. But that in the absence of any premeditation ?? or waylaying on our part, being in fact dragged into the riot by the abusive and threatening language of the prosecutor, we most humbly and respectfully submit to your Ecellency's gracious consideration whether it be not too harsh. Consider the circumstances of the families from the farms of ?????????????????? left ???? family ?? for ???? (Note: the last couple of lines of this page(1) are practically illegible). Next Page (2) - in want and misery and in the fangs of death, deprived of a fathers hands to feed and ?? foster them? That it is not for our own sakes but for theirs that we humbly beseech your Excellency, in the exercise of your clemency, to reverse the stern decree which will deprive them virually for ever of our aid and assistance. Punish us as severely as it may please your Excellency, but O for Mercy's sake give our families a hope that we may not be separated from them, perhaps, for ever. And your Excellency's most humble Petitioners and their families as in duty bound will we pray.
We, the undersigned, considering the previous good conduct of the petitioners, the peculiar circumstance under which they were led into the riot, and the consequences of transportation to their helpless families, do earnestly recommend them to the Clemency of the Lord Lieutenant. We are of opinion that the ends of Law and Justice will be fully attained by such a commutation of their sentence as would both punish them sufficiently in their misdemeanour and shortly return them to the bosom of their families. P??g. Coffy P.P, Ballymore Rev. Michael Ca???are John Talloon ???: I am a C???h??st of the parish of Ballymore Patrick Thomas? P.P. Moy?oo? John ?e?? ????????? James Sa????? (Note: the last few lines of this page(2) are practically illegible). Next Page (3) - The Post??rif?t, further, Most humbly showeth, That your petitioners were tried at the Easter Sessions of Moate before ?. H. Ellis Esqr. Assistant barrister in the County of Westmeath. That they were sentenced by him to seven years transportation. That they are confined in Gaol since this 26th December last, and that they are at present in Kilmainham Gaol. Kilmainham Gaol 22nd July 1839 Rec'd 31 July, ??? (Note: End of Petition)
From Carol Ryan - (Photocopy from Margaret Lowry - scanned) LIST OF 200 MALE CONVICTS BY THE SHIP NAUTILUS STANDING NUMBER40.367 INDENT NUMBER157 NAMEMichael Cassidy AGE22 EDUCATIONRead and Write RELIGIONCatholic SINGLE/MARR/WIDOWSingle TRADE OR CALLINGLaborer FORMER CONVICTIONSNone HEIGHT5ft 6 and 3 quarters COMPLEXIONDark Sallow HAIRBrown EYESHazel PARTICULAR MARKS OR SCARSSmall pockpit over left eyebrow Several moles on both arms. Nail of third finger of right hand split Large dark mole on back of right foot near the instep. COMMENTSBrother to No. 158
Tasmanian Convict Records - Archives of Tasmania Convict Number - 12509 Cassidy, Michael Ship Name - Maitland Arrival Date - 3 March 1844 Departure Date - 14 Feb 1844 Departure Port - Norfolk Island Conduct Record - CON33/51 Description List - CON18/42 Appropriation List - CON27/10 Indent - CON14/26
Details from Conduct Record CON33/51 (Handwriting is difficult to read) - (Scanned) 3 Mar/40 #11900 Cassidy, Michael - Tried Westmeath 6th April, 1839. 7 years. "Nautilus" Arr. 3 March 1840. Roman Catholic - Can Read & Write a little. Aggravated Assault - Stated this offence - aggravated assault on Thomas Kelly, Co. Westmeath. He was severely beaten. Trade - Labourer, Height 5' 7 1/2", Age - 25, Complexion - Sallow, Head - Large, Hair - Dark Brown, Whiskers - Dark Brown, Visage - Long, Forehead - Medium, Eyebrows - Brown, Eyes - Light Hazel, Nose - Medium, Mouth - Medium, Chin - Long, Birthplace - Co Westmeath. Remarks - Mole inside Right arm. Offences & Sentences - Ticket of Leave Norfolk Island June 24/40 - Careless field labor. Free Certificate No. 315/ 1846
Details from Description List CON18/42 (Handwriting is difficult to read) - (Scanned) Cassidy, Michael - Trade - Labourer, Height (without shoes) - 5' 7 1/2", Age 25, Complexion - Sallow, Head - Large, Hair - Dark Brown, Whiskers - ???, Visage - Long, Forehead - Medium, Eyebrows - Brown, Eyes - Light Hazel, Nose - Medium, Mouth - Medium??, Chin - Long, Native Place - Co. Westmeath, Remarks - Mole inside right arm
Details from Appropriation List CON27/10 (Handwriting is difficult to read) - (Scanned) #11900 - Name - Cassidy, Michael, Trade - Farm Labourer, Offence - Aggravated Assault, Where Tried - Westmeath, Native Place - Westmeath, Age - 25, Period of Probation - Ticket of Leave, Station - Col. G??
Details from Indent CON14/26 (Handwriting is difficult to read) - (Scanned) #11900, Name - Cassidy, Michael, Where Tried - Westmeath, When Tried - 6 April 1839, Height - 5' 7 1/2", Age - 25, Sentence - 7, Religion - R.C., Read or Write - B/L, Married or Single - S, Statement of Offence - Aggravated Assault upon Thomas Kelly, Co. Westmeath, he was severely beaten., Surgeons Report - Nautilus, Trade - Farm Labourer, can plough, Native Place - Co. Westmeath, Remarks - F. Michael, 3B. Thos. on Bd., Patk 88 Reg., Jas. N.P. 4S Ann Mary Eleanor Bridget N.P.
See notes for son Patrick Cassidy
The following MAY be this Michael Cassidy (refer to following paragraph from Geelong Advertiser re Lighterman) - From Drownings in Geelong & District 1836-1900 page 78 In reference to the drowning of Henry Pope on 27th December, 1856, the following paragraph is extracted. The coroner completely disregarded the evidence of a lighterman, Michael CASSIDY, who said he had heard a great disturbance on board the EMILY JANE some time between 8 and 9 o'clock, as though the men were fighting. He said he went down to the vessel and observed two men on deck, one of whom was crying and the other was telling him to go below. He heard the latter to exclaim that he would not go down, or go below after having been struck in the manner he had; one of these men appeared to have been intoxicated. According to the steward of the EMILY JANE, a sailor named Frank had been drunk during the day and although the first and second mate had been drinking, they could not be said to be drunk.
Geelong Advertiser reported that the late Michael Cassidy 65 had been resident in Geelong for the 42 years. Long before the bar at the entrance was cut, he owned 7 lighters which were actively engaged in landing cargo at the wharves from ships anchored off Point Henry and he amassed considerable wealth. He followed the gold to Ballarat but was not successful. He returned to Geelong and started as a timber merchant and general dealer in which occupations he prospered. He took a great interest in politics and will be missed from the ring of old politicians so well known in Moorabool Street. He was a native of County Westmeath and left a large family well provided for. 3 April 1882
From the "Geelong Advertiser" Monday April 13 1882. Death: CASSIDY , on the 2nd April at his residence,Foundry Lane , Brougham Place, Michael Cassidy, a timber merchant aged 65 years,native of County Westmeath Ireland. R.I.P. ( New Zealand and Sydney papers, please copy ).The funeral is appointed to move on Tuesday the 4th instance at 2 o'clock pm for the Eastern Cemetery .Friends are respectfully invited. Jonh J Bennett Undertaker 144 Moorabool Street.
Sourced by Margaret Lowry Michael Cassidy - Probate 15th May 1882 - 5 handwritten pages (scanned) Page 1 In The Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria In its Probate Jurisdiction In the Will of Michael Cassidy late of Geelong in the Colony of Victoria Timber Merchant deceased We Catherine Mary Cassidy of Geelong in the Colony of Victoria Widow and Michael Cassidy of the same place Laborer severally make oath and say 1. That the paper writing hereunto annexed marked "A" contains a true statement of all and singular the real and personal estate of or to which the above named deceased was at the time of his death possessed or entitled and of the values thereof respectively and the liabilities due thereon and shows a balance of Eight hundred and forty six pounds seven shillings and six change which is the net value of the said real and personal estate. 2. That we believe the said deceased left no other personal estate any where 3. That the said deceased departed this life on the second day of April One thousand eight hundred and eighty two leaving the said Catherine Mary Cassidy his lawful widow and the said Michael Cassidy, Simon Cassidy of Geelong aforesaid Labourer Elizabeth Cunningham wife of Patrick Cunningham of the same place Laborer Mary Ann Cassidy of the same place aged nineteen years. Ellen Cassidy of the same place aged seventeen years. Kate Cassidy of the same place aged fourteen years and John Cassidy of the same place aged twelve years his lawful children him surviving and we are the only persons entitled to distribution of the estate of the said deceased. Severally sworn by said Catherine Mary Cassidy and Michael Cassidy at Geelong in the Colony of Victoria this fifteenth day of May A.D.1882. Before Me (Signature illegible) ???llia?? Hy?ms A Commissioner of the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria for taking affadavits Catherine Mary Cassidy Michael Cassidy (Note: End Page 1) In the estate of Michael Cassidy late of Geelong in the Colony of Victoria Timber Merchant deceased ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Town Assesment � Large Shed for storing Timber at Brougham Place Geelong880 One four roomed workers cottage off Brougham Place 1070 One five roomed iron house with skillion off Brougham Place6 40 Our Yard with small shed ????? off Brougham Place640 one f??? around brick ??? with brick ?at?? ???? in Brougham Place18150 one four roomed cottage three rooms brick one room wood off Brougham Place10 100 one six roomed cottage five rooms brick one room wood off Brougham Place24180 one quarter acre of land situate in Richmond Place110 ------ 670 I hereby certify that the given assessment and my own valuation above given are correct. The form assessment being taken from ??n Corporation Roll Book, and I consider my valuations ??? as much as ??? ris???ic??r properties are worth. ????20th 1882 James W Bottomley (Note: I assume to be James William Bottomley) Rate Collector & Town Valuator. (Note:End Page 2)
In The Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria In its Probate Jurisdiction In the Will of Michael Cassidy late of Geelong in the Colony of Victoria Timber Merchant deceased Statement of the estate of Michael Cassidy deceased and the value thereof Real Property One large shed for storing timber situated at Brougham Place Geelong erected about 20 years ago, fenced in, roof of Iron occupied by widow of deceased would let at 3/- a week and is of the value of �100.0.0 One four roomed wooden cottage situated off Brougham Place roof of shingle, greatly out of repair, erected over twenty years ago, occupied (Note: the following in "quotation marks" was crossed out & initialed) "by William McDonald at a rent of five shillings per week" would rent at 4/- per week. and is to the value of �60.0.0 One two roomed iron house with skillion roof of iron situated of Brougham Place erected over 20 years out of repair occupied by George Bradley at a rent of three shillings per week and is of the value of �45.0.0 One yard, with small shed thereon situated off Brougham Place fenced in - used as a garden - occupied by widow of deceased and is of the value of �60.0.0 One three roomed brick store - roof of slate with brick stable roof of Iron situated in Brougham Place with yard, greatly out of repair would let at seven shillings per week and is of the value of �200.0.0 One four roomed Cottage - three rooms brick, one room wood roof of slate situated off Brougham Place occupied by Patrick Cunningham at no rent Would let at five shillings per week and is of the value of �100.0.0 One six roomed cottage five rooms brick, one room wood, roof of slate situated off Brougham Place greatly out Carried Forward �565.0.0 (Note: End of Page 3) Brought Forward �565.0.0 of repair occupied by family of deceased would let at 7/- a week and is the value of �200.0.0 One quarter acre of land situate in Richmond Place Geelong no improvements thereon unoccupied Could not let and is of the value of �12.0.0 --------------- �777.0.0 --------------- Personal Property Stock in trade of timber and timber yard�35.0.0 Value of old iron and nails on hand�15.0.0 One Mare �10 One spring dray �5 Household furniture and effects�15�30.0.0 Debts due to deceased�34.15.0 --------------- �114.15.0
Debts due by deceased Geelong Advertiser 12.6 Edwards Geelong Bootmaker Boots etc 2.0.0 I. Dunn Geelong Grocer1.0.0 M. Kean Geelong Baker Bread 15.0 Mansfield Geelong Baker Bread 15.0 Hawkes BrosGeelong Ironmongery7.0.0 Scott Bros. Geelong Timber1.0.0 Robinson Geelong Sawing1.12.0 Peters M Geelong Sundries2.10.0 Gubby Geelong Materials3.0.0 Tulloch Geelong Drapery2.0.0 Jones Geelong Drapery1.10.0 Reid Geelong Surgeon10.0.0 Robinson Geelong Doctor4.0.0 Green Geelong Medicine5.0.0 ????nan Geelong Butcher Meat1.13.0 Blanchfield Geelong Butcher Meat1.0.0 -------------- �45.7.6 (Note: End of Page 4)
Summary Real Estate�777.0.0 Personal Estate��114.15.0 ------------------ Total�891.15.0 Debts due by deceased �45.7.6 ------------------ �846.7.6
(Note: signature of) Catherine Mary Cassidy (Note: signature of) Michael Cassidy I certify balance for ??t ???? 24.??? total �846.7.6valued ?????g 7/7/82 Witness: c ????????????
This is the paper writing marked I refered to in the annexed Affadavit of Catherine Mary Cassidy and Michael Cassidy severally sworn before me the Fifteenth day of May AD 1882. (Signature illegible) ???llia?? Hy?ms A Commissioner of the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria for taking affadavits.
Grave Inscription Erected by Michael and Catherine Cassidy in memory of Ann their beloved daughter who died 9th July 1852 aged 20 months James their beloved son who died 10th January 1862 aged 12 months Patrick their eldest beloved son who accidentally drowned in Corio Bay Sunday 17th November 1872 aged 24 years Beloved and esteemed by all who knew him May their souls rest in peace. Also the above Michael Cassidy Native of County West Meath Ireland who died 24th April 1882 aged 65 years Beloved and esteemed by all who knew him Also Patrick Cassidy Native of West Meath Ireland who died 17th July 1881 aged 62 years.
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