George Bland

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Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Aug 1832
Arrival
Dec 1832
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: George Bland
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Groom

Crime

Convicted at: Northampton Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Aug 1832
Ship: York
Arrival: 29th Dec 1832
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

George Bland was transported on the York, departing 11th Aug 1832 and arriving 29th Dec 1832 with 201 passengers.

The York I was built in Southwick, West Sussex, England in 1819. 429 tons. Three voyages to Australia with transport convicts - 1829, 1830 and 1832. The York II was built in Sunderland, England in 1854. 940 ton ship. Transported convicts and pensioner guards and families to Western Australia in 1862.

YorkYork (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 390
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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on 25th July 2024

No; 1773. Trade; Groom & Shoemaker Aged; 21 years old 1840 - New Norfolk Colonial Hospital Admission dates: 12 April 1841 Admitted with - FRACTURA Object of Charity 1841 - 25 Jan 1841. Permission to Marry George Bland per Ship York Mary Pratt per Ship Plantina 1843 - 15 NOV 1843. Permission to Marry Sarah Smith per Ship; Gilbert Henderson 1844 - 27 January 1844. Married in the Parish Church George aged 35 years old, Ticket of Leave to Sarah Smith aged 37 years old 1846 - Free Certificate