George Bagshaw

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Summary

Born
Jan 1797
Conviction
Cow stealing
Departure
Sep 1818
Arrival
Mar 1819
Death
Jan 1856
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Personal Information

Name: George Bagshaw
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1797
Death: 1st Jan 1856
Age at death: 59
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Cow stealing
Convicted at: Derby Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Sep 1818
Arrival: 4th Mar 1819
Place of Arrival: New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

George Bagshaw was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 29th Sep 1818 and arriving 4th Mar 1819 with 160 passengers.

Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.

Surrey Or SurrySurrey Or Surry (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 104
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

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Derby Mercury Derbyshire, England 26 Mar 1818: ASSIZES George Bagshaw, for stealing a heifer, at Culland, the property of Wm. Cox, Esq. George Bagshaw arrived in VDL. George was listed as 21 years old. Native Place: Stemdale. George was 5'11" tall, black hair, brown eyes, very large scar under chin and side of face. 1830 Muster: Assigned to Mr. E. Franks 1832-35 Musters: TOL 1/2/1838: CP 12/8/1845: CP Extended to all Aust. Colonies. 18/8/1845: Passenger, George Town to Port Phillip per 'Scout'. 1856: George died aged 70 in Victoria - no district given - VIC BDM.