Summary
Born
Apr 1819
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Mar 1845
Arrival
Jul 1845
Death
Oct 1898
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Personal Information
Name: Edward Edwards
Gender: Male
Born: 15th Apr 1819
Death: 12th Oct 1898
Age at death: 79
Occupation: Tailor
Aliases: Purdy
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 28th Mar 1845
Ship: Theresa
Arrival: 3rd Jul 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Edward Edwards was transported on the Theresa, departing 28th Mar 1845 and arriving 3rd Jul 1845 with 220 passengers.
Built 1834 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 497 Tons.
Theresa (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 264 |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
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Married Esther Delaney 8/9/1852. Had 7 children- Edward, Lucy Ann, Charles John, Jane, Maria, William and Kezia. Died at his residence, 12 Sloan Street, Battery Point, Hobart.