Bridget Foley

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Summary

Born
Jan 1785
Conviction
Cow stealing
Departure
Jan 1823
Arrival
Jun 1823
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Bridget Foley
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1785
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Cow stealing
Convicted at: Sligo
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th Jan 1823
Ship: Woodman
Arrival: 25th Jun 1823
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Bridget Foley was transported on the Woodman, departing 25th Jan 1823 and arriving 25th Jun 1823 with 104 passengers.

1823 Journey. SHIP News.— The ship Woodman, Captain Ford, arrived from Ireland, via Rio de Janiero, on Wednesday evening the 25th ult. She brings 94 female convicts, in good health; together with 8 children. Including children, there are 38 free passengers, by this opportunity, mostly destined for Van Diemen's Land. Sydney Gazette, 3 July 1823.

WoodmanWoodman (generic)

References

Primary SourceAncestry Woodman Indent 1823

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Convict Notes

Tony Beale avatar
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on 25th May 2020

UK, Royal Navy Medical Journals, 1817-1856 for Bridget Foley W Woodman Married. In sick bay 24/3/1823 to 7/4/1823 Severe pain in lower part of body had bouts of hysteria. Surgeon stated she was used to a hard life outdoors with hard labour. Had trouble passing urine and surgeon drew that out. Also had a fever and temperature. Was convalessing on 7/4/1823 New South Wales, Australia, Certificates of Freedom, 1810-1814, 1827-1867 (NRS 12210) Butts of Certificates of Freedom 1829 August 17 no 29/785. Limited other information

Tony Beale avatar
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on 25th May 2020

UK, Royal Navy Medical Journals, 1817-1856 for Bridget Foley W Woodman Married. In sick bay 24/3/1823 to 7/4/1823 Severe pain in lower part of body had bouts of hysteria. Surgeon stated she was used to a hard life outdoors with hard labour. Had trouble passing urine and surgeon drew that out. Also had a fever and temperature. Was convalessing on 7/4/1823 New South Wales, Australia, Certificates of Freedom, 1810-1814, 1827-1867 (NRS 12210) Butts of Certificates of Freedom 1829 August 17 no 29/785. Limited other information