Michael Seery1

M, #13110, b. 24 April 1841, d. 18 February 1873
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FatherMichael Seary b. c 1808, d. 20 Aug 1894
MotherBridget Daly b. c 1812, d. 1873

Life Span

EVENTDATEDETAILS
Birth24 April 1841Michael Seery was born on Saturday, 24 April 1841 at Norwood, Goulburn District, NSW, Australia.1
He was the son of Michael Seary and Bridget Daly.
Baptism6 June 1841Michael Seery was baptized on Sunday, 6 June 1841 at Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Goulburn, NSW, Australia.2
Marriage20 June 1859Michael was married to Mary Gray, daughter of George Gray and Mary Conner, on Monday, 20 June 1859 at Goulburn, NSW.2
Death18 February 1873Michael Seery died on Tuesday, 18 February 1873 at Third Creek near Woodhouselea, New South Wales, Australia, at age 31.3
BurialFebruary 1873He was buried in February 1873 at Mortis Street Catholic Cemetery, Goulburn, NSW, Australia.2

Also Known As

DescriptionDateName
Name VariationMichael Seery was also known as Daniel Clarke.1
Name VariationMichael Seery was also known as Michael Seary.

Criminal Record

DatePlaceDetails
18 October 1853Goulburn Gaol Entrance Book, State Records, Kingswood

ADMITTED:
     When :     18th October 1853
     Whence:     Albury
     Purpose:     Committed

DISPOSED OF:
     How :     Discharged on bail
     When:     17th January 1854.4
14 February 1863Goulburn Gaol Entrance Book, State Records, Kingswood

ADMITTED:
     When :     14th February 1863
     Whence:     Goulburn
     Purpose:     Remand

DISPOSED OF:
     How :     Forwarded to Mudgee
     When:     4th March 1863.
19 November 1863Goulburn Gaol Entrance Book, State Records, Kingswood

Michael Seery was admitted to Goulburn Gaol on the 19th November, 1863 on 3 charges of robbery with arms. He received 12 years hard labour.1
5 November 1864Goulburn Gaol - Sheriff Letters
5th November 1864

Michael Seery forwarded to Cockatoo Island.1
26 February 1869Cockatoo Island Punishment Book
26th February 1869
Wilful neglect of work, 48 hours cells..1
October 1869Colonial Secretary Papers
Michael Seery was forwarded to Darlinghurst Gaol from Cockatoo Island in October 1869.1

Newspaper Articles

NewspaperDateContent
The Goulburn Herald, Goulburn, NSW, Australia21 February 1863Michael Seery was mentioned in an article in The Goulburn Herald, Goulburn, NSW, Australia, on Saturday, 21 February 1863 as follows:
LOCAL AND PROVINCAL POLICE REPORT
On Thursday, Michael Seery, whose apprehension for highway robbery and horse-stealing at Windeyer, was detailed in last issue, was brought on remand and ordered to be forwarded to the Mudgee bench.1
The Police Gazette, NSW, Australia3 June 1863He was mentioned in an article in The Police Gazette, NSW, Australia, on Wednesday, 3 June 1863 as follows:
ESCAPED PRISONERS
Vide Police Gazette, 18th February, 1863, page 49 p.vii and 8th April, 1863, page 101, p.ix
Michael Seery, native of Colony, 23 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, fresh complexion, light hair, grey eyes, slight halt in right leg.1
The Goulburn Herald, Goulburn, NSW, Australia25 July 1863He was mentioned in an article in The Goulburn Herald, Goulburn, NSW, Australia, on Saturday, 25 July 1863 as follows:
CAPTURE OF AN ESCAPEE
On Friday evening last, an individual named Michael Seery alias Daniel Clarke, was captured between Five Mile Creek and Coolac by the Burrangong police on suspicion of being one of the prisoners who escaped from the Mudgee gaol. He was brought up for examination at Gundagai, before A. C. S. Rose, Esq., the police-magistrate, and remanded to Burrabgong in charge of his captors. Wynyard Times.1
The Police Gazette, NSW, Australia18 October 1871He was mentioned in an article in The Police Gazette, NSW, Australia, on Wednesday, 18 October 1871 as follows:
RETURN OF PRISONERS DISCHARGED FREE since last publication

Gaol :     Darlinghurst
Name :     Michael Seery
Offence:     Robbery with arms
Sentence:     12 years roads.1
Last Edited18 Aug 2011

Citations

  1. [S657] Marie Cribbin, "Michael Seery and Family," e-mail to Robert Mote, May 2007.
  2. [S272] Barry Ainslie, "The Seary Family," e-mail to Robert Mote, 21 January 2002 and 22 September 2007.
  3. [S2] Index of BDM records, NSW BDM, Place of Registration: Goulburn; Year: 1873; Number: 4187.
  4. [S657] Marie Cribbin, "Michael Seery and Family," e-mail to Robert Mote, May 2007, Police Gazette, 18 October 1871, Page 273.