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Edward Dee was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 19th Sep 1820 and arriving 9th Jan 1821 with 148 passengers.
Prince Regent, 1820-21. On Tuesday arrived from Ireland, the ship Prince Regent, Captain Clifford. She left the Cove of Cork the 19th of September last, and brings, in excellent health, 144 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Taylor, R. N. The guard comprises 30 men of the 1st Foot (Royals), under orders of Lieut. Lewis. Sydney Gazette, 13 Jan 1821.
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Colonial Secretary Index. DEE, Edward. Per "Prince Regent", 1821. 1821 Jan 17 On list of convicts disembarked from the "Prince Regent" and forwarded to Windsor for distribution (Reel 6007; 4/3503 p.50)
Edward Dee, prisoner for 7 years, had been a little tipsy, for which offence he was confined in the watch-house. The prisoner expressed contrition ; his master gave him a good character. Admonished and discharged. Sydney Gazette, 16 Aug 1826.
1828 Census Index. There is an Edward Dee listed, but the ship he is stated to have arrived on may be incorrect, as the man below him probably arrived on Atlas 2, and Edward on Prince Regent, 1821. Edward Dee, age 58, F.S. Atlas 2, 1821, 7 years, catholic, Labourer, No. Richmond. Has 50 acres of land, of which 42 are cleared and 26 cultivated. Has 4 cattle.
Edward Dee was 46 years old on arrival. Native Place: Dingle, Kerry County, Ire. Occupation: Dealer/farmer. 7/9/1827: COF - Described as: born 1770, 5'8½" tall, dark complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, left thumb injured, a small scar having the appearance of a mole on right cheek, mark of a small wound on forehead right side. Sept. 1830: Convict Death Register - Edward died in the District/Parish: Illawarra.