George Bolton

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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Highway robbery
Departure
Sep 1844
Arrival
Dec 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: George Bolton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Southampton Assizes
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Sep 1844
Arrival: 26th Dec 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

George Bolton was transported on the Sir Robert Peel, departing 6th Sep 1844 and arriving 26th Dec 1844 with 254 passengers.

Sir Robert PeelSir Robert Peel (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 184
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

Nell Murphy avatar
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on 18th October 2016

George BOLTON was convicted at Southampton on 10 July 1844 for highway robbery - stealing money from a travelling hawker. Also tried and convicted was William Ingram (also on board this ship). 15 yr sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Sir Robert Peel' arriving 26 Dec 1844.