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Crime
Transportation
George Barnett was transported on the Active, Albermarle, Atlantic, Barrington, Britannia, Mary Ann, Matilda, Salamander And William And Ann, departing 31st Dec 1790 and arriving 9th Jul 1791 with 1265 passengers.
The Third Fleet consisted of 11 Vessels. Active, Albermarle, Atlantic, Barrington, Britannia, Gorgon, Mary Ann, Matilda, Queen (from Ireland) Salamander and William and Ann. These vessels were provided by a private company; Camden, Calvert and King to ship convicts to the colony.
Active, Albermarle, Atlantic, Barrington, Britannia, Mary Ann, Matilda, Salamander And William And Ann (generic)References
| Primary Source | Old Bailey London records |
Claims
"George’s is my 4th great grandfather. He married a convict named Hannah Manley. She arrived in NSW on the Glatton on 11 March 1803."
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Convict Notes
13/4/1812: Married Hannah Manley at St Matthew's, Windsor. They had 8 children. George died at Princess Street, Sydney.
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)
Married convict Hannah Manley (1782-24/07/1853)