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Transportation
George Edwards was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 7th Aug 1841 and arriving 2nd Jan 1842 with 146 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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Convict Notes
Correction: his wife Jane Coffee, was transported per the 'Arabian' (NOT Tory).
In Colony of VDL: 2 year Probation Period, at Impression Bay. Numerous records of misconduct and punishments. 4 Apr 1843: Transportation sentence extended 2 yrs. 4 Aug 1850: Ticket of Leave granted 30 Dec 1851: Recommended for a Conditional Pardon Application for permission to marry Jane Coffee. Approved. 22 July 1850 Marriage to Jane Coffee (transported per 'Tory'), at Campbell Town, Tasmania. 13 May 1873: at Deloraine, Larceny. 1mth hard labour.
George EDWARDS was convicted for Desertion, at a Dublin Court Martial, 12 Mar 1841. Absent for 3yrs, 2mths. 14 yr transportation sentence. Gaol Report: very well conducted Surgeon's Report: orderly Single; aged 22yrs; bricklayer; 5'7"; ruddy complexion; brown hair; Hazel eyes; can read; Protestant. Native place - Upton upon Severn, Worchester, England.