While little is known of Edward 's family or early life , the Bransfields were thought to have been a well - known and respected Catholic family .
Edward Bransfield was born in Ballinacurra , County Cork , Ireland , in c. 1785 .
While little is known of Edward Bransfield 's family or early life , the Bransfields were thought to have been a well - known and respected Catholic family .
Edward Bransfield was born in Ballinacurra , County Cork , Ireland , in c. 1785 .