Edward Shea

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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Attempted murder
Departure
Jun 1834
Arrival
Oct 1834
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Edward Shea
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier

Crime

Convicted at: Madras Court Martial
Sentence term: Unknown

Voyage

Departed: 1st Jun 1834
Ship: Merope
Arrival: 11th Oct 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land [and New South Wales]

Transportation

Edward Shea was transported on the Merope, departing 1st Jun 1834 and arriving 11th Oct 1834 with 11 passengers.

Embarked: 11 male prisoners Captain Pollock Tons: 311 The barque Merope departed Calcutta 1st June 1834 and sailed via Mauritius to Van Diemen's Land with eleven prisoners who had been convicted in Madras. The convicts were then transferred to the Currency Lass, Captain Taggart and taken to Sydney where they arrived on 11 October 1834.

MeropeMerope (generic)

References

Primary SourceNew South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 27th August 2024

1846 - 14 February 1846. Ticket of Leave. 1849 - C.P. received

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 27th August 2024

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Indent No; 34 - 2004 Age; 25 years old Read & write; Religion; Roman Catholic Status; Single Native Place; Limerick Trade; Soldier, artilleryman Trial; April 1832. Jeulnah, Madras, Offence; Shooting with intent to kill