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George Blackman was transported on the Asia 1, departing 25th Jul 1827 and arriving 30th Nov 1827 with 154 passengers.
Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200
Asia 1 (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 239 (121). Tasmanian Records. |
| 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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Tasmanian Records. Conduct Record: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-1/CON31-1-1P349 No 1001. George Blackman. Tried 8 Dec 1825, 7 years. F, 31 Drury Lane, a barber, John Blackman, I was out of employ when taken. Single, protestant. He repeatedly absconded and was punished with lashes and had his sentence extended by 3 years. See record for details. Indent: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-50/CON14-1-50P20 and https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-50/CON14-1-50P21 George Blackman, age 19, 4 ft 8 ½in. Butchers boy, can kill and dress a sheep. Tried Middx, 8 Dc 1825, Native place, Hanover St, Long Acre, single, protestant. Relations: F, 31 Drury Lane, a barber, John Blackman, I was out of employ when taken. This offence, picking pockets; once for penknife, tried 7 acquitted. Scars on rt cheek & side of neck. Description: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON23-1-1/CON23-1-1-P042 Above information is repeated on this record. See for details. F.C. No 65, 4th Feb 1836.
There is no trial for a George Blackman on 8 Dec 1825, but there is a trial for James Blackman. Tried at the Old Bailey 8 Dec 1825. 89. ROBERT ROPER and JAMES BLACKMAN were indicted for stealing, on the 6th of November , 1 handkerchief, value 4s., the goods of John Thomas , from his person . JOHN THOMAS. I was in Pall Mall about half-past seven o'clock on the night of the 6th of November - the officer, Bertraun, asked if I had lost any thing - I put my hand to my pocket, and missed my handkerchief, which I had had half an hour before. I saw it the next morning. ANGELIOUS BERTRAUN . I saw the two prisoners on this night, near Leicester-square - they followed the prosecutor to the corner of Pall Mall; they were together all the time. I saw Blackman take the handkerchief from the prosecutor's pocket, and give it to Roper. I told Reardon to keep his eye on them, while I went and told the prosecutor, who described his handkerchief as a yellow one, with a red border - we had then lost sight of the prisoners, but we went to Covent-garden, where we found them, and Roper had the handkerchief on his neck. I am certain of their persons. DANIEL REARDON . I was with Bertraun, and saw what he has stated. Blackman took the handkerchief, and gave it to Roper - they turned down St. James'-square, and I lost sight of them; we saw them again in about half an hour, under the Piazzas of Covent-garden; this handkerchief was tied loosely round Roper's neck; I took it, and shewed it to the prosecutor the next morning - he identified it as his.(Property produced and sworn to.) ROPER'S Defence. I was coming through St. Martin's-court, and kicked this handkerchief before me; I put it round my neck, having not so good a one on - as I was under the Piazza these two men came up, and said I was the person they wanted. BLACKMAN'S Defence. I was going to St. Martin's-lane - these two gentlemen came and seized this lad; I stopped to see what was the matter, and one of them said"Take hold of the other." I knew nothing about it. Two witnesses gave Roper a good character. ROPER - GUILTY. Aged 16. Recommended to Mercy . - Confined Three Months . BLACKMAN - GUILTY . Aged 16. Transported for Seven Years .
The National Archives. Hulk Records. HO-9-2_4 Hulks at Chatham. Euryalus Received: Twelve from the Justitia, 1 Apr 1826. George Blackman, age 16, Stg from person. Tried Middlesex, 8 Dec 1825, 7 years. How disposed of: NSW Asia 21 July 1827.