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Transportation
Francis Wye was transported on the Edward, departing 17th Oct 1830 and arriving 22nd Feb 1831 with 43 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
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| Primary Source | New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Muster, 1806-1849 Record |
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Convict Notes
Francis did not die in 1891. An infant named Francis Wye, a descendant, did die in 1891 at Young, NSW.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842. Annotated Printed Indentures 1831. Edward 2. Arrived from Ireland 22nd February 1831. No; 31 - 345. 151 Francis Whye Single. Catholic Occupation; Errand Boy Trial; Cork. 14 August 1830. 7 years BROTHER; No; 31 - 345. 152. Charlos Whye on board -------------------------------------------
I am unsure if the the death date for Francis of 1891 is correct for him. While it is possible that 2 Francis Wye's died in 1891 I would really like to know where convict Francis died. I have a Francis Wye who died 1891 in Young, NSW but he was an infant, born 1890 in Young, NSW. This Francis was the son of William Henry Wye 29 Jun 1884-22 Jul 1945(Grandson of convict Francis). The father of William Henry Wye was Francis Boyle Wye (4th and youngest child of convict Francis) 13 Mar 1846-09 Nov 1913. I have details of places and other children also. My William Henry Wye b.30 Dec 1839, Kent St, Sydney. NSW - d. 01 Dec 1899, Albury, NSW was the eldest child of convict Francis Wye and Annie Clare (nee Martin). He was my 2x Great Grandfather, so Francis b.1814 was my 3x Great Grandfather. I hope this is of interest.
Francis was 16 years old when transported. 1839: Married Anne Clare. widow of William Clare, they had 4 chldren. Francis was declared bankrupt before 1st child Anne was born in 1843, they then moved to Melbourne, then on to Goulburn. Francis later reoffended and was sentenced to 7 years on the roads at Goulburn, he received a TOL but then was convicted of stealing a horse, under the name of McNamara, and was sent to Cockatoo Island in 1851. Francis was transported with brother Charles (Edward) and 5 years later, brother Henry was transported on the Hero 1835.
Francis' younger brother, Charles, was also charged with the same crime and transported on the same ship to serve the same sentence.