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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
George Britton was transported on the Cornwall, departing 28th Feb 1851 and arriving 11th Jun 1851 with 300 passengers.
Cornwall (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 62. Tasmanian Archives. |
| 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
George BRITTON was convicted at York, England on 9 July 1846 for stealing 7 sheep. 10 yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship 'Cornwall', departing 25 Feb 1851 & arriving there 11 June 1851. Aged 46yrs; widower; farm labourer & ploughman; can read & write a little; Church of England; 5'6" height; sallow complexion; brown to grey hair; Hazel eyes. Native place of birth: Nr. Thirsk, England Sisters: Jane & Anne Colony of VDL: Pass holder status upon arrival G. Stokell, Clarence Plains. Clear good conduct record 14 Sept 1852: Ticket of Leave granted 21 June 1853: Conditional Pardon approved 19 Sept 1856: Free Certificate issued Colony of VDL: