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Transportation
George Churchward was transported on the Mermaid, departing 2nd Dec 1829 and arriving 7th May 1830 with 200 passengers.
Mermaid (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 250. Tasmanian Archives - convict record |
| 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 CHURCHWARD was convicted at Surrey, England for burglary 20 Aug 1829. Life sentence. Transported to New South Wales, Australia per the 'Mermaid' 1829. Stated he had been sent to Norfolk Island. George was subsequently charged and convicted at Sydney, Australia on 12 Aug 1842 for bushranging and received another Life Sentence. Transferred to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Sir J Byng' 23 Sept 1843. 1843 details: Aged 33yrs; a waterman; 5'6 1/4". Native Place - Surrey, England. Several records of misconduct and some very harsh punishments. Absconded, time at Port Arthur Penal Settlement and charge of attempted murder. 23 March 1844: Note by Colonial Secretary - "His Excellency in Council has decided to extend to extend mercy to this man upon condition of his being transported for life beyond the seas, to be removed to Norfolk Island." It does appear though, as per the newspaper report, that George Churchward was executed - "Execution — The following individuals suffered, the last penalty of the law this morning George Churchward, George Bristol, John Walker, Wm. Thomas, and John Woolley. They appeared sensible of their melancholy position, but none spoke excepting Churchward, who expressed himself to the effect, that he trusted the present awful scene would operate as a warning to all." Tasmanian & Australian Advertiser 5 Apr 1844.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66018671?searchTerm=George churchward&searchLimits=l-decade=184|||l-year=1844# George Churchward, George Bristol, John Walker, William Thomas, and John Wooley all Port Arthur runaways, were hung at Hobart Town on Tuesday last, for crimes conse quent on bushranging.