George Crossland

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Summary

Born
Jan 1797
Conviction
Felony (unspecified)
Departure
Jun 1821
Arrival
Oct 1821
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: George Crossland
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1797
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: File-cutter

Crime

Convicted at: Rutland Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 18th Jun 1821
Ship: Malabar
Arrival: 21st Oct 1821
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

George Crossland was transported on the Malabar, departing 18th Jun 1821 and arriving 21st Oct 1821 with 171 passengers.

MalabarMalabar (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 46
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

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on 21st September 2025

Place of origin: Ecclesfield, Yorkshire Noted on the conduct record as a "Notorious Housebreaker" No; 403. Trade; File cutter aged 24 years old 1825 - Trial; Hobart Town. 22 July & 15 Aug 22 July 1825 - Offense: Burglary in the dwelling house of Robert Mather and stealing therein 10 bushels of wheat value ?5, and 2 boxes nails?, 400 panes of window glass value ?5 his property. Verdict: Guilty 15 Aug 1825 - Offense: Burglary in the dwelling house of Thomas Smith and stealing therein forty-eight earthenware plates value ?3 and various other articles his property Verdict: Guilty 1839 - Trial; George Crossland, labourer, charged with receiving on the 24th of November, a quantity of files, the property of William Peart