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Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Edward Gibbons was transported on the Norfolk, departing 12th May 1835 and arriving 28th Aug 1835 with 282 passengers.
1832 Voyage - Norfolk 3 from Ireland. Henniker - Master. William Clifford - Surgeon Superintendent. Total originally embarked; 200. Died on voyage; 5. Arrived in Sydney Cove 9 February 1832
Norfolk (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 53 (28) |
| 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
Edward left a sum of forty pounds to his wife Mary Elizabeth (nee Grosvenor) upon his death. He married Mary on 30th June, 1864.Edward is my great, great, great grandfather.His son George Edward Gibbons(Gibbins!!) was the father of my great grandfather George John Augustine Gibbons who was a returned World War One veteran. His son George James Gibbons was my grandfather. I am currently attempting to transcribe Edwards Last Will and Testament.
Edward Gibbons was 25 years old on arrival in VDL. His occupation was a "Butcher/Ploughman", and his native place was Culloden. Edward was 5'3" tall, dark complexion, dark brown eyes, black hair, and he was single. 1835: Assigned to Mr Ashbourner. 7/4/1840: TOL 24/9/1841: COF
his crime was murder