Edward Risby [Convict "Alexander" 1788]

Edward RISBY was born c1755 Gloucestershire, England (baptised 21/2/1755 Uley, Gloucestershire, England), son of John RISBY and Holyday ?

Edward married Hannah MANNING on 16/11/1777 Horsley, England and they had the following children

• Ephraim
• James
• Hannah

Edward was convicted of robbery and sentenced to 7 years transportation. He arrived in Sydney Cove on 26/1/1788 on "Alexander". His wife and children did not accompany him.

Edward was sent to Norfolk Island on "Sirius" in March 1790

Edward married Ann GIBSON on 17/11/1791 on Norfolk Island and they had the following children

• Thomas 30/1/1792
• Hannah 1/3/1794
• Susannah 13/5/1796
• Joseph 20/5/1800
• Benjamin 15/9/1801
• Charles 6/9/1804
• Edward

In 1807 Edward and family went to Tasmania on "City of Edinburgh"

Edward died 6/2/1823 Hobart, Van Diemens Land

LINKS

• https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/risby/edward/134913
• http://digital.statelibrary.tas.gov.au/webclient/StreamGate?folder_...
• http://firstfleet.thruhere.net/convict.php?id=589
• http://www.historyaustralia.org.au/twconvic/855
• http://www.tasfamily.net.au/~schafferi/index.php?module=blog7&page=...
• http://www.australian-english-genealogy.com/Lady%20Juliana.html
• http://www.jillettfamily.com/Land_Grants_1796.html
• https://firstfleetfellowship.org.au/convicts/edward-risby/
• http://www.firstfleetershunter.com.au/uploads/Family%20History/Edwa...