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Edward Gilligan was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 13th Feb 1824 and arriving 15th Jul 1824 with 180 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.
Prince Regent (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Colonial Secretary Index. |
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1828 - New South Wales, Australia, Wives & Children of Irish Convicts. Ship Departure Year 1828. Arrived NSW, Australia. Ship; City-Edinburgh Bridget Gilligan. Wife of Edward Gilligan Biddy Gilligan. Age 6 years with mother Bridget Gilligan Catherine Gilligan. Age 4 years with mother Bridget Gilligan Edward Gilligan. Age 13 years with mother Bridget Gilligan Nicholas Gilligan. Age 14 years with mother Bridget Gilligan John Gilligan. Age 12 years with mother Bridget Gilligan. Margaret Gilligan. Age 18 years with mother Bridget Gilligan Mary Gilligan. Aged 16 years with mother Bridget Gilligan




Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Edward Gilligan, age on arrival, 43, Prince Regent I (2) 1824, Tried 1823 at Trim Meath Co. Life, DOB, 1781, native of Meath Co., Gamekeeper groom reaper ploughman. -------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. GILLIGAN, Edward. Per "Prince Regent", 1824. 1825 Jan Petition to have his wife Bridget and seven children sent out at Government expense (Fiche 3286; 4/1112.1A pp.122-3) 1825 Jun On return of convicts maintained and mustered by John Oxley in 1824; listed as John Gilligan (Fiche 3148; 4/1843B No.617 p.949)