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Transportation
Margaret Walsh 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 | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
NSW Convict Index. Margaret Walsh, per City of Edinburgh, 1828, Certificate of Freedom, 30 Mar 1835, No 35/0203. Wife of Micahel Sheedy, per Earl St Vincent, 1818, f.b.s. (as stated on her CF).
Contributed by: Melissa Hollier on 06/02/2024 Born ABT 1805 • Limerick, Ireland Convicted 1827-1828 • Tralee, Kerry, Ireland Convicted of Stealing a coat. At the time had one child but was single. Occupation 1827-1828 • Kerry, Ireland Nurse Servant or House Servant Arrival 12 November 1828 • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia On vessel 'City of Edinburgh' Occupation 1828 • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Under Employment of Elizabeth Farrell. Aged 21 Listed Service 13 January 1830 • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In the Service of M (or W) Beaty. On Marriage Certificate states 'has master's consent' Application to Marry 21 January 1830 • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NRS 12212 [4/4508; Fiche 780] Marriage 21 January 1830 • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Michael Sheedy,Earl St. Vincent 1,Age - 35; Sentence - 7 yrs; Condition - Free.,Mary Welsh,City of Edinburgh, Age - 25; Sentence - 7 yrs; Condition - Bond.,21 Jan 1830,Revd D. Power, Sydney, NRS 12212 [4/4508; Fiche 780],1495 Certificate of Freedom 30 March 1835 • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Death 14 April 1871 • Hunters Beach, Middle Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Died as Margaret Sheady. 2420/1871 BDM NSW Reg 15 April 1871 St Leonards Burial 16 April 1871 • Lane Cove, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Cause of Death, Exhaustion from chronic rheumatism. Bedridden for six years.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Margaret Walsh. Age on arrival, 21, per City of Edinburgh (1), 1828. Tried Tralee, Kerry Co, 7 years, for stealing cloak. DOB, 1807, native place, Kerry. Single, 1 child. Nurse , servant all work.