Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
George Berkshire was transported on the Maria Somes, departing 22nd Apr 1844 and arriving 30th Jul 1844 with 264 passengers.
Maria Somes (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 54 |
| 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 |
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Convict Notes
Place of origin: Wimbledon, Surrey Offence; Stealing a mutton value 15d Trade; Groom & Coachman, Height; 5 ft 5 3/4 inches aged 27 years old Status; Married - 2 children Surgeons Report; Good a constable 1860 - Trial; Oatlands. Offence; Assaulting Robert Telford, putting him in bodily fear and stealing from his person one watch. Value £4. Verdict; Guilty 1882 - Hamilton Police Office - RGD35/1/12 no 734 Admission dates: 27 Nov 1882 Ship to colony: Maria Somes Resource: POL302/1/1 page 16 - 27 Nov 1882 1889 - Death. 16 August 1889. Died George Street, Hobart aged 78 years old. Trade; Groom. Cause of death; Bronchitis & Debility. Burial; 19 August 1889. Cornelian Bay, Church of England, Section V, Number 60