Summary
Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Dec 1840
Arrival
Mar 1841
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Edward Mcgrath
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Courts Martial. General Court Martial Peshawar
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 16th Dec 1840
Ship: British Sovereign
Arrival: 17th Mar 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Edward Mcgrath was transported on the British Sovereign, departing 16th Dec 1840 and arriving 17th Mar 1841 with 74 passengers.
Built in Sunderland 1840. Tonnage 493. Rig. Appears to be only one voyage transporting convict persons to Australia - Departing Dublin, Ireland 16 Dec 1840 to arrive at Van Diemen's Land 18 March 1841. As this ship sailed direct from Ireland, the full register of transportees are not yet listed on this web site but are currently being added. Please note this if searching for individual persons.
British Sovereign (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts. |
Claims
"My 3xgreat grandfather.."
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Tania Bailey
Photos
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Convict Notes
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Born - Kilworth, Cork County Ireland. Single. Crime Bangalore General Court Martial India - Shooting Bullock. Solder in the British 15th Hassars.