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Voyage
Transportation
Edward Keogh was transported on the Bussorah Merchant, departing 16th Aug 1831 and arriving 14th Dec 1831 with 100 passengers.
The Bussorah Merchant was built at Calcutta in 1818, 531 tons. The ship transported convicts from England in 1828 to New South Wales, from Ireland in 1829/30 to Hobart, Van Diemen's Land and in 1831 another voyage to Sydney, New South Wales. (The ship also made voyages to Australia, in 1837, 1839 & 1845 with free immigrants.)
Bussorah Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts. |
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Convict Notes
17778 Keogh Edward - Bussorah Merchant 1831. 1832 28 June Sophia Jane Steamer SG Combmaker assigned to Edward Biddulph. 55233 Keogh Edward - Bussorah Merchant 1831. 1837 30 June Newcastle BB. Attached as messenger to hospital. Witness in court when J.B. Hewson was charged with serving liquor to a prisoner 125029 Keough (Keogh) Edward - Bussorah Merchant 1831. 1837 12 December Newcastle Bench Books. AONSW Reel 2722. Attached to the general hospital. Charged with assaulting Patrick Brady in the kitchen of the hospital after a dispute about a frypan when they were cooking their meals. Case dismissed.
Born - Dublin Ireland. Single - Comb maker.