George Copeman

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Summary

Born
Jan 1826
Conviction
Robbery with violence
Departure
Apr 1867
Arrival
Jul 1867
Death
Jan 1874
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Personal Information

Name: George Copeman
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1826
Death: 1st Jan 1874
Age at death: 48
Occupation: Carpenter

Crime

Convicted at: Norfolk. Assizes Norwich
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Apr 1867
Ship: Norwood
Arrival: 13th Jul 1867
Place of Arrival: Western Australia

Transportation

George Copeman was transported on the Norwood, departing 6th Apr 1867 and arriving 13th Jul 1867 with 256 passengers.

NorwoodNorwood (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 93, Class and Piece Number HO11/19, Page Number 215 (110)
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

D Wong avatar
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on 10th May 2016

Cannot find any hard evidence as to where George was convicted, both Warwick and Norfolk are listed on different sites. The only reference to George’s crime was the following: Norfolk News Norfolk, England 7 Mar 1863 NORWICH QUARTER SESSIONS PRISONERS. George Copeman. (37), carpenter, pleaded guilty to stealing gold chain and jet bracelet the value of 155 belonging to Sarah Ann Shickle. From the Fremantle Prison Database: George was 40 years old, 5’11” tall, dark brown hair and eyes, dark complexion, middling stout, literate, broken 3rd finger right and, large cut 2nd finger left hand. Married – 3 children. 23/7/1869: TOL 27/3/1873: COF Comments: CR 1871 – Carpenter To NSW 20/2/1874.

Karen Ferry avatar
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on 10th May 2016

Alt. conviction detailed as Warwick.