Summary
Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Oct 1839
Arrival
Feb 1840
Death
Jul 1843
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Personal Information
Name: George Ashton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: 8th Jul 1843
Age at death: 25
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Bristol Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 10th Oct 1839
Ship: Woodbridge
Arrival: 26th Feb 1840
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
George Ashton was transported on the Woodbridge, departing 10th Oct 1839 and arriving 26th Feb 1840 with 231 passengers.
Woodbridge (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 101 (52) |
| 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 |
Claims
"Researching on behalf of the Ashton family - checking for connections to James Henry Ashton."
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Annalies Nutley
Photos
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Convict Notes
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Who was George? Where did he come from? Hoping to uncover his story and share that here at a later date.
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1843 - Possible Death record. New South Wales, Australia. Convict Death Register Geo. Ashton per ship Woodbridge Date of Death; Norfolk Island 8 July 1843. Ticket of Leave. Hospital Age; 24 years old
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Indent No; 40 - 632. 8. Age 21 years old, able to read and write Date of Conviction; 8 Jan 1839 Native Place; Somersetshire Trade; Boot and shoe close