| Name: | George Barnett |
| Aliases: | none |
| Gender: | m |
| Date of Birth: | 1775 |
| Occupation: | - |
| Date of Death: | 8th April, 1847 |
| Age: | 72 years |
Life Span
Male median life span was 57 years*
* Median life span based on contributions
Sentence Severity
Sentenced to 7 years
| Crime: | Stealing a handkerchief |
| Convicted at: | Old Bailey |
| Sentence term: | 7 years |
| Ship: | Active, Albermarle, Atlantic, Barrington, Britannia, Mary Ann, Matilda, Salamander and William and Ann |
| Departure date: | January, 1791 |
| Arrival date: | 9th July, 1791 |
| Place of arrival | New South Wales |
| Passenger manifest | Travelled with 1018 other convicts |
| Primary source: | Old Bailey London records |
| Source description: |
Anonymous on 2nd June, 2012 wrote:
Married convict Hannah Manley (1782-24/07/1853)
Tammy Ogston on 22nd June, 2014 wrote:
George came to Australia as a convict on the “Active” and arrived here in 1791. He was 15 years old when he was tried for stealing a handkerchief and was given a 7 year sentence . He was tried at the “Old Bailey” in England.. Married at Windsor Church of England St Mathews. He lived at Windsor until 1813 and then moved to Sydney. Both George & Hannah were buried near Central Station but the graves had to be re-located to a park at Bunnerong, Botany, to make way for the railway. There is a headstone in this park. I have got this from a convict site. GEORGE BARNETT was indicted for stealing, on the 21st of May, one linen handkerchief, value 1 s. the property of John Swan . See original JOHN SWAN sworn. On the 21st of May, I had my pocket picked in Long-lane, Smithfield, going towards Aldersgate-street. I felt the prisoner take my handkerchief, and saw him go away with the handkerchief in his hand; and I pursued him; it was in my coat pocket: by the assistance of Ryland, I took him; I saw Ryland take the handkerchief from him; I never lost sight of him: the constable has the handkerchief. - RYLAND sworn.I saw the prisoner attempt to pick the prosecutor`s pocket: Mr. Swan felt him; I saw the prisoner take the handkerchief; I took him, and gave the handkerchief to the constable. JOHN NEWMAN sworn. I am the constable.(Produces the handkerchief, which the prosecutor deposes to.)PRISONER`s DEFENCE. I was going down to Long-lane, and there was a number of people made a stoppage; and the gentleman said I had picked his pocket: I am willing to go to sea, or for a soldier. Court to Swan. Was any body near you? - Not so near as the prisoner. Prisoner. My witnesses are not here; I did not expect to be tried to day. GUILTY (aged 15.) Transported for seven years . Tried by the London Jury before Mr. RECORDER.this info under is from the Colonial Secretaries Index:BARNETT, George n.d. Memorial (Fiche 3001; 4/1821 No.11A) 1820 Sep 18 On list of persons for whom grants of land have been handed over to the Surveyor General for delivery (Fiche 3266; 9/2652 p.59) 1823 Nov 22 On list of persons receiving an assigned convict (Fiche 3291; 4/4570D p.115) 1823 Nov 29 Fined for allowing his assigned servant to work as a free man (Reel 6058; 4/1769 p.95)
D Wong on 23rd June, 2014 wrote:
13/4/1812: Married Hannah Manley at St Matthew’s, Windsor. They had 8 children.
George died at Princess Street, Sydney.
Anonymous on 2nd June, 2012 made the following changes:
new convict, term 7, convicted at 4448, crime 69, firstname George, surname Barnett, source Old Bailey London records, date of birth 1775-00-00, date of death 1847-04-08, gender m
Tammy Ogston on 22nd June, 2014 made the following changes:
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