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Transportation
Margaret Ascecey 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; C35/595. Indent No; 131




Margaret Ascecey was convicted at Clonmel, Tipperary 1828 for stealing cotton. 7yr sentence. Transported to New South Wales, Australia on the 'Edward' 1829. Aged 60yrs; married, 3 children; house servant; native place - Waterford.