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Transportation
George Copps was transported on the Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle), departing 22nd May 1834 and arriving 15th Sep 1834 with 234 passengers.
Built in Bristol, England. Launched in 1819. 450 ton ship. Five voyages to Australia transporting convict persons. Children of convicts were also transported but considered "free settlers" and not listed by name. The 1832/33 & 1835/36 voyages do not yet have complete lists of passengers - currently being updated. Please note this if searching for individual persons.
Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle) (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 352 |
| 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
Name: George Gender: Male Baptism Date: 6th June 1813 Baptism Place: Weston, Hertfordshire, England Father: George Copps Mother: Elizabeth FHL Film Number: 991358 Reference ID: - 2:1TWV7F1
George Copps was convicted with George Hall (Roslin Castle)and James Biggs. They were tried for Highway Robbery, but George Copps was convicted of assault and wounding with intent to murder John Charlesworth of Willian, and stealing a hat 16s., a handkerchief 6d., a pair of gloves 1s6d., a sovereign and 4d., in copper. 1842: TOL Windsor 30/7/1847: CP 1856: married Mary Ann Day at Windsor. George settled at Wilberforce. 30/11/1901: The death of another old resident has taken place in the person of Mr. George Copps, who had for some time past been living with his daughter, Mrs. Jones. The health of the old man had been feeble for some time, though he had been able to get about. He died peacefully, his body being interred in the Wesleyan Cemetery at Sackville. The Rev. James Colwell who conducted the service and afterwards made reference to his life and death, said that the old man had left behind him a good name which was rather to be chosen than great riches. Among the many things worthy of imitation in his life was his loyalty to his church, his principles and his God.