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George Abbleby was transported on the Almorah, departing 31st Mar 1817 and arriving 29th Aug 1817 with 184 passengers.
Almorah 1. We have further to announce the arrival on Sunday morning, the 29th instant, of the ship Almorah, with 180 male prisoners, all in excellent health, consequent upon their good treatment upon the passage; she lost not a man. — This vessel sailed from the Downs the 28th of April, arrived at Rio de Janeiro the 15th of June, and sailed on the 23rd; Sydney Gazette, 30 Aug 1817. Almorah 2. Yesterday arrived from Ireland,- the ship Almorah; Captain Winter. She sailed from the Cove of Cork the 22d of August last, and brings 160 male prisoners, all in good health. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Alexander, R. N. The guard consists of a party of 30 men belonging to the 1st Regiment of Foot (Royals), under orders of Ensign Bruce. Sydney Gazette, 23 Dec 1820. Almorah 3. On Friday last, arrrived from Ireland, with 108 female prisoners, the ship Almorah, Captain Boyd. She sailed from Cork the 6th of April; reached no where: and, independent of the female prisoners, brings 15 free women, and 50 children. One prisoner, and one child, died on the passage. Dr. Price, R. N. is the Surgeon Superintendent. Sydney Gazette, 26 Aug 1824.
Almorah (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 338 |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Lancaster Assizes. Wm. Taylor, George Appleby, Francis Collins, Owen Boyle, and William Howard, for assaulting and robbing James Astley, on the King's highway, at Manchester; also for assaulting and robbing Samuel Brierly, on the King's highway at Manchester aforesaid. Howard admitted evidence- the others, death. Carlisle Patriot, 21 Sept 1816.
1825 -New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. 1825 Name; George Appleby Age; No Details Class; Convict Ship; Almorah - 1817 - Life Employment/Remarks; RUN from Port Macquarie 1824 - 9 Feb 1824. New South Wales, Australia, Colonial Secretary's Papers. Convict runaway from Port Macquarie forwarded per "Woodlark" to Hobart to serve remainder of sentence at Macquarie Harbour
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Name; George Appleby Age; 19 [1798] Native Place; Manchester Trade or calling; Stone Mason Trial; Lancaster - 29 April 1819 - Life Height; 5 ft. 7 1/2 in Eyes; Hazel Hair; Dk. Brown
1830 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, Tasmania. Year; 1830 No; 21 Name; George Appleby Ship arrived by; Almorah To whom assigned/Occupation; EXECUTED; 2 March 1830 Colonial Times. Fri 19 Feb 1830. Page 3. Criminal Court. Criminal Court. On Monday last, Feb. 15, sentences were passed on the following persons : Death.- John Killen, Samuel Jones, Joseph Fogg, George Appleby, Thomas Goodwin, and James White. Death recorded.-William Perry.