Summary
Born
Jan 1830
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jan 1844
Arrival
May 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Edward Mccarthy
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1830
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general
Voyage
Departed: 25th Jan 1844
Ship: Equestrian
Arrival: 2nd May 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Edward Mccarthy was transported on the Equestrian, departing 25th Jan 1844 and arriving 2nd May 1844 with 291 passengers.
Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.
Equestrian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 12 |
| 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
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1854 - DEPARTURES. Rank: Steerage Status: Free by servitude Departure date: 15 Mar 1854 Departure port: Launceston. Ship: Clarence Ship to colony: Equestrian. Bound to: Melbourne. POL220/1/3 p500
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Edward was 14 when he was transported .He stated that three men put him into a house because they forgot their key a bit of money was taken and the men got away. He had no other offences. He received his certificate of freedom 1853.