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Margaret Ahern was transported on the Edward, departing 1st Jan 1829 and arriving 26th Apr 1829 with 178 passengers.
Built 1806 in Bristol, England. 406 tons. 4 voyages to Australia from Britain transporting convicts. Please note some registers of person are not yet complete - a work in progress. ************** 1829 - Edward arrived from Ireland in Sydney Cove; 26 April 1829. Female Convict Ship; Commander; Gilbert. Surgeon Superintendent; William C Watt M.D. Muster held on Board; 28 April 1829. Mustered; 174. Died on Voyage; 3. Total; 177
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Certificate of Freedom; C39/2020. Indent No; 169.




Native Place - Cork Brother - John Ahern (transported on 'Eliza II) 1829 Sisters - Ellen (transported on 'City of Edinburugh 1828) & Johanna (transported on 'Palambam 1831)




Margaret Ahern was convicted at Waterford, Ireland August 1828 for stealing muslin. 7yr sentence. Transported to NSW, Australia on the 'Edward' 1829. Aged 19yrs; country servant. Assigned to Ann Clift at Wallis Plains upon arrival.