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Transportation
Elizabeth Ledwidge 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.
Woodman (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW BDM. Ancestry.com State Archives NSW (Indents: NRS 1156; Item X41). New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1823, Woodman |
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Convict Notes
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Name Elizabeth Ledwidge Age 27 [Born abt 1795] Trial; 30 Aug 1822 - Dublin. Offence; Felony of Money Ship; Woodman. Arrived Sydney, 25 Jun 1823
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register Name; Elizabeth Field ** Ship; Woodman Death; 9 March 1828. St. Mary, Sydney. Aged; 36 years old
Indents: Tried 30 August 1822 Marriage 1824, Elizabeth Ledwich to Thomas Field (NSW BDM 3285/1824 V18243285 3B)
In the Record for this convict it was recorded that the name Elizabeth Field was an Alias but in fact it is her married name as she married Thomas Field in 1824
1824 - Permission to Marry Elizabeth Ledwick. Convict. Per; Woodlark. [Woodman] ** Spelling of name and Ship as per Register ** Thomas Field. Convict. Per; Fortune. 1825 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. 1825 Name; Elizabeth Ledwidge Age; No Details Class; Convict Vessel; Woodman - 1823 - 7 years Employment/Remarks; G. S. Mr Thos. Rowley & wife now of Thomas Field, Liverpool.
Offence; Felony of money