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George Acheson was transported on the Waterloo, departing 18th Dec 1830 and arriving 30th Apr 1831 with 200 passengers.
1829 - Waterloo's first voyage arrived at Sydney Cove 9 July 1829. 180 Male Convicts. 2 Died on voyage. 7 sent to the hospital on landing. Total mustered; 171. Stephen Addison - Commander Michael Goodsire - Surgeon Superintendent [His wife was a passenger] 1842 - The Waterloo voyage of 1842 was wrecked on 28/8/1842. 189 people drowned, these being 143 convicts, 15 men of the 99th Regiment, together with 17 wives and children, the boatswain Mr. Chiverton, the sailmaker, the carpenter and 11 of the crew. Convicts were then received in Cape Town Prison from the wreck of the Waterloo, 2nd September 1842. They then completed their voyage to VDL per “Cape Packet” which arrived on 23/11/1842.
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New South Wales, Convict Records, Wives and Families of Convicts on Bounty Ships, 1832-1834 George Acheson per Ship; Waterloo 2. 7 years. Petition Date; 21st April 1834. 31/700 Wife’s Maiden Name; Matilda Hamilton Present Residence; Ireland County; Fermanagh Town or Parish; Derry Nullen Children; Margaret Acheson. Age; 7 years Alexander Acheson. Age; 5 years -------------------------- New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849 No; 133 Name: George Acheson Age: 41. Est. Birth Year: abt 1790 Vessel: Waterloo - 1831 Date of conviction: 28 Jul 1830 Offence; Stealing Heifers Sentence; 7 years Height; 5 ft. ? inches Complexion; Fresh Hair; Brown Eyes; Hazel Cash; 1 pound. Details of clothing; 1 pair socks, night cap, cotton handkerchief. ----------------------------- 1837 - 10 Aug. Certificate of Freedom. 37/700. Prisoners No; 31/700. Name: George Acheson Age: 46. Birth Year: 1791 Native Place: County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland Trade or calling; Labourer Height; 5 ft. 11 3/4 inches Complexion; Ruddy Hair; Light Brown & curly Eyes; Hazel grey Held a ticket of leave No; 35/298 dated 30 June 1835
George Acheson was 40 years old on arrival in NSW and was transported for 'stealing a heifer'. His occupation listed that he was also a land steward. 1835: TOL, Windsor 10/8/1837: COF George was married with 2 children. In 1836 he was on the list of convicts who have applied for their wives and families to be sent to New South Wales at the expense of Government. Wife, Matilda Hamilton, residing in Derryvullen, Co Fermanagh. Convicts wife, Matilda Hamilton, granted a free passage to New South Wales. 1836: On list of persons who refuse to join their relatives in New South Wales, or who cannot be found. Wife's name, Matilda Hamilton. No further marriage or date of death found.