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Transportation
Bridget Dwyer was transported on the Hooghley, departing 24th Jun 1831 and arriving 27th Sep 1831 with 186 passengers.
The Hooghley was built in London in 1819. Convicts were transported to New South Wales on the Hooghley in 1825, 1828, 1831 and 1834. 1831 Voyage - Hooghley. Shipping; Intelligence. ARRIVALS. From Cork, on Tuesday last, whence she sailed the 24th June last, the ship, Hooghley,309 tons, Captain Reeves, with- 184 female prisoners. Surgeon superintendent, James Ellis, Esq. this vessel brings out ten free settlers and 20 children, as steerage passengers. Source; The Sydney Herald. Mon 3 Oct 1831. Page 4. Shipping Intelligence.
Hooghley (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW Convict Printed Indenture Records 1831. |
Claims
"Ggg grandmother"
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Convict Notes
She is was aboard Hooghly with her son James about 2 to. She went to Female factory at Parramatta and he went to Orphan asylum Liverpool area eventually regained him after about 6 years. She held the license for the Harp of Erin in Sydney. I have a little more if interested.
1834 - New South Wales, Australia, Registers of Convicts' Applications to Marry, Name: Bridget Dwyer. Age; 27. Hooghley. 7 years. Bond, Spouse: Patk Lee. Age; 33. Isabella. 7 years. Free. Request Status: Refused. Date of Refusal: 5 Apr 1834. Bridget Dwyer being already married ----------------------- 1837 – 3 Aug. Certificate of Freedom. 37/630. -------------------------------------
Described in the NSW Convict Indenture as Bridget Dwyer (1) aged 26 years old; Education could not read or write; Religion Roman Catholics; Status Married with 1 daughter on board. A native of Kilkenny. Occupation described as All work. She was tried a Wexford on July 1830 and sentenced to 7 years for shop lifting. Had one prior conviction for which she served three months. Height 4 feet 8 3/4 inches; Complexion Ruddy and much freckled; Hair Brown and Eyes Hazel. Prisoner number 442-31.