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Voyage
Transportation
Hans Edgar was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 27th Aug 1836 and arriving 31st Dec 1836 with 50 passengers.
Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.
Earl Grey (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Convicts. The under-named convicts passed through Belfast on Monday from Carrickfergus gaol, on their route for the hulk at Kingstown gaol, and the females for Cork ; they were all clean, in good spirits, and neatly dressed: — Transported for seven years: ... Hans Edgar, ... Belfast Commercial Chronicle, 1 June 1836.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Hans Edgar, age on arrival, 31, per Earl Grey (1), 1836, Tried at Antrim, 1836, 7 years, for Stealing furniture. Former convictions, 12 months.. DOB 1805, native place, Antrim. Married, 4 children, Protestant. Cowleech blacksmith.