George Darter

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Summary

Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Aug 1837
Arrival
Jan 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: George Darter
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Cabinetmaker

Crime

Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Aug 1837
Arrival: 9th Jan 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

George Darter was transported on the Royal Sovereign, departing 29th Aug 1837 and arriving 9th Jan 1838 with 150 passengers.

Royal SovereignRoyal Sovereign (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 130
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

Tony Beale avatar
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on 4th September 2021

Tasmania Libraries Online Appropriation List - 5' tall age 18 and had been a cabinetmaker for 12 months Conduct record - 17/5/1838 Set fire to rags 25 lashes on the breech. 3/11/1838 misconduct 6 months hard labour in chains

Tony Beale avatar
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on 1st September 2021

Old Bailey Online (DoB from here) 811. GEORGE DARTER and WILLIAM MULLINS were indicted for stealing, on the 25th of February, 12 pairs of stockings, value 15s.; and 6 handkerchiefs, value 1l. 8s.; the goods of George Alexander Woodrow; and SARAH GULLEN and ANN CONNOLLY for feloniously receiving the said goods, well knowing them to have been stolen; against the Statute, &c. WILLIAM JOSEPH DIXON . I am shopman to George Alexander Wood-row, hosier, Cheapside. On a Saturday evening in February, between six and seven o'clock, the two male prisoners came and asked me to show them some black silk handkerchiefs, which I did—there was a gentleman and lady in the shop at the time—I showed them some at 4s.—they said they wanted some better—I showed them one at 6s., and turned round to look for some at 5s., which they asked for—this is the 6s. one—I can swear to it—there was a dozen pairs of hose on the counter when they were there, which I missed when they left—these are them—I was asked for them shortly after the prisoners left, and missed them, and while I was looking for them the officer came in. See originalClick to see original JAMES CUTHBERT . I am inspector of the watch. About twenty minutes before seven o'clock, on the evening of the 25th of February, I was coming up Cheapside and saw the four prisoners and a girl, not in custody, come down Friday-street, all five together—one of the female prisoners, but I am notable to say which, lifted up an apron, and I saw a parcel pass from the one girl and two boys to the two female prisoners, who then went towards Watling-street—the two boys and the other girl walked up into Cheapside—I followed the two female prisoners, and in a minute or two I lost them—I found the two boys and the other girl in Cheapside—I traced them to Holborn-hill, where the two female prisoners were, and met Shaw—I took Connolly, and found the six pairs of stockings under her shawl—Shaw took Gullen, and I saw some stockings taken from her—I saw Shaw pick this handkerchief off the ground—I took the male prisoners next morning lurking about the Compter. JOSEPH SHAW . I am a policeman. I met Cuthbert last Saturday week, about a quarter to seven o'clock—I took Gullen into custody, and saw half a dozen pairs of stockings drop from under her shawl; and while Connolly was in custody of Cuthbert I saw this handkerchief drop from under her shawl, and I took it up. GEORGE ALEXANDER WOODROW . I am a hosier, in Cheapside. This handkerchief and stockings are my property. Gullen's Defence. I was going up Friday-street, and met a young woman, who asked me to go with her—she gave me them to carry, and said she would pay me for my trouble—I know nothing of the boys. DARTER*— GUILTY . Aged 16. MULLINS*— GUILTY . Aged 16. GULLEN'— GUILTY . Aged 16. CONNOLLY*— GUILTY . Aged 16. Transported for Seven Years.