Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Edward McGuinness
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
Edward McGuinness (Tyne 1819) & William Webb (Mangles 1820) & Patrick Geary (Guildford 1816) & Thomas Quinn (Minerva 1819) & John Lynch (Dorothy 1820) were among other convicts aboard Wellington on 10 December 1826 when a group of convicts seized control of the ship on way to Norfolk Island.
Recaptured they were returned to Sydney and placed on Prison Hulk "Phoenix" awaiting transfer to Norfolk Island. Hey escaped as a group from "Phoenix" in February 1827.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSw Advertiser 10 February 1827 p2 & 16 February 1827 p2 & 24 February 1827 p1 & 1 March 1827 p1 and. the Moniter 24 February 1827 p1 and The Australian 23 February 1827 p1
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 June 2014
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Research notes
Edward was born about 1799 Dublin Ireland and was convicted at Dublin in 1818 and sentenced to 7 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 June 2014
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Edward arrived Sydney aged 19 aboard Tyne on 4 January 1819 with his Indent showing trade "labourer"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 June 2014
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Edward had Certificates of Freedom 039/3663 dated 10 May 1825 reissued to 107/5624 dated 24 August 1826
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 June 2014
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He was at large for a short period following his escape from the "Phoenix" and during his recapture was wounded and died soon after in Sydney Gaol.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 June 2014
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. |
