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Bridget Murphy was transported on the City Of Edinburgh (1), departing 23rd Jun 1828 and arriving 12th Nov 1828 with 82 passengers.
Departed Cork 23/6/1828. Arrived Port Jackson 12/11/1828. 80 Female Prisoners, 12 free women, 36 children [Convicts Children; 1 male and 5 female children]
City Of Edinburgh (1) (generic)References
| Primary Source | 1828 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; City of Edinburgh from Ireland. |
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Convict Notes
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Bridget Murphy, age 37, ship, City of Edinburgh 1 (1828), Tried at Cork 1827, crime - stealing looking glass, sentence 7 years. Native of Cork Co. Widow with 2 children, one daughter Ellen Murphy arrived per Elizabeth II (1828) Trade- Fringe maker , washerwoman. Bridget Married in NSW, her married name was Lynch. She was sent to Moreton Bay following a Colonial Sentence. Moreton Bay Convict Record Bridget Lynnch, late Murphy, City of Edinburgh 1, Cork City, 15 Aug 1827, Larceny from house, 7 years. Trade- fringe maker and washes. Colonial sentence:Tried at Summy. Jurisn. Sydney, 18 Feb 1831, Stealing a coat, Eighteen months and returned to her husband. To Sydney, Bridget Lynch, age 44, native of Cork, 5 ft 2 in, sallow comp. Brown hair, hazle eyes, religion – R.C.
1830 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Applications for the Publication of Banns - 2 Applications to Marry *** 1 *** 1830 - 12 May. The Roman Catholic Chapel, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Bridget Murphy. Age; 40. Widow. Ship; City of Edinburgh - 1829. 7 years. Bond. Assigned; W Wood, Has her masters Consent & speaks well of the woman's character Michael Lynch. Age; 35. Bachelor. Ship; Brampton - 1823. 7 years. Free, Has means to support a wife. *** 2 *** 1830 - 14 June & 22 June . Sutton Forest, New South Wales, Australia Bridget Murphy. Age; 40. Widow. Ship; City of Edinburgh - 1829. 7 years. Bond. Assigned; Thos. Wood, Sutton Forest. Has her masters Consent Samuel Holmes. Ship; Orpheus - 1827 Came Free. On his own farm. Good Character. Remarks; Veteran. Granted. 1834 - Certificate of Freedom. Date; 29 Aug 1834.
1828 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; City of Edinburgh from Ireland. Muster Roll of 80 Female Irish Convicts. Indent No; Name; Bridget Murphy Age; 37 years [1791] - Widow. 2 Children. Native Place; Co. Cork Trade or calling; Fringe ? maker and washers Offence; Stealing Looking Glass Trial where & Date; Cork - 15 Aug 1827 Sentence; 7 years - 2 previous convictions Height; 5 ft. 1 3/4 in Assigned; Eliz. Smith, Windsor Remarks; DAUGHTER; here, Ellen Murphy per Elizabeth [4]