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Transportation
Bridget Corrigan 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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Indent No; 94. Certificate of Freedom; C35/145




Bridget Corrigan was convicted at Longford, Ireland on 06/03/1828 for stealing stockings. 7yr sentence. Transported to NSW, Australia on the 'Edward' 1829. Married woman, 2 children - 1 accompanied her onboard the ship. Aged 25yrs; needlewoman; native place - Co. Mayo. In Newcastle, New South Wales, married Thomas Bridges.