Summary
Personal Information
Transportation
Bridget Mcgrahan was transported on the Edward, departing 1st Jan 1829 and arriving 26th Apr 1829 with 178 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, 1788-1842 |
Claims
"Bridget McGahan (correct spelling) is my 5x great grandmother"
Photos
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Convict Notes
Housed at the Parramatta Women’s Factory. Had her first child Rose Shine (father Alexander Shine) whilst at the Factory. Married John Thompson and got her ticket of freedom. Buried at the Devonshire Street cemetery later Moved to Eastwood pioneer cemetery.
From County Cavan Ireland single catholic who could read and write. C35/460. Tried 3/1828. Two previous convictions. 4' 9 3/4" Ruddy and freckled complexion, brown hair and blue eyes. Assigned to R Bailey Princes Street Sydney