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Transportation
James Gillespie was transported on the Edward, departing 17th Oct 1830 and arriving 22nd Feb 1831 with 43 passengers.
Built 1806 in Bristol, England. 406 tons. 4 voyages to Australia from Britain transporting convicts. Please note some registers of person are not yet complete - a work in progress. ************** 1829 - Edward arrived from Ireland in Sydney Cove; 26 April 1829. Female Convict Ship; Commander; Gilbert. Surgeon Superintendent; William C Watt M.D. Muster held on Board; 28 April 1829. Mustered; 174. Died on Voyage; 3. Total; 177
Edward (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, Edward 2. Arrived from Ireland 22nd February 1831. |
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Convict Notes
WIFE; Name; Catherine Gillespie. Arrived in the colony per Ship; Hooghley (3) - 1831. refer Indent No; 20
Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Indent No; 9 Offence: Larceny Sentence: 7 years Age; 23. Est date of birth; 1807 Height; 5 ft. 5 1/2 Complexion: Brown Hair; Brown Eyes; Hazel Where Tried: Armagh Spring Assizes 1830
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, Edward 2. Arrived from Ireland 22nd February 1831. No; 31 - 207. 9 . James Gillespie Age; 24 Est Date of Birth; 1807 Married. 1 Male and 1 Female child Occupation; Groom and servant Offence; Picking pockets Trial; Armagh - 18 March 1830 Sentence; 7 years Family in Colony; MOTHER-IN LAW, Catherine Rogan, in Van Diemen's Land about 6 years ago. ----------------------------------