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The Family Project - Richard Yardy 1815 - 1894 Bridget Gorman (1833–1907)

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  Richard Yardy was aged 20 when he was convicted on the 7th January 1835 in Cambridge of stealing a jacket. And sentenced to 7yrs transportation.   He was sent on the ship “ Mary Ann” and arrived at New South Wales on the 31 Oct 1835. Marriage 7 May 1849 • West Maitland, New South Wales, Australia He married Bridget Gorman on 7 May 1849 in West Maitland, New South Wales. They had five children in 12 years. Mary Ann (1850–1890) John (1852–1940) Ellen Jane (1854–1940) William (1856–1939) Rose Anna (1862–1945)   Richard died on 3 October 1894 having lived a long life of 79 years. He is buried at     Bendolba Anglican Cemetery Bendolba, Dungog Shire, New South Wales, Australia Bridget Gorman (1833–1907) Bridget died on the 24 th Jan 1907 aged 76 and is buried with Richard at Bendolba Anglican Cemetery Bendolba, Dungog Shire, New South Wales, Australia     Richard and Bridget were my 3rd Great Grandparents  Daughte...