Summary
Born
Jan 1807
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Mar 1828
Arrival
Aug 1828
Death
Apr 1859
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Personal Information
Name: George Deighton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1807
Death: 7th Apr 1859
Age at death: 52
Occupation: Weaver - silk
Crime
Convicted at: Middlesex Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 13th Mar 1828
Ship: Bengal Merchant
Arrival: 10th Aug 1828
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
George Deighton was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 13th Mar 1828 and arriving 10th Aug 1828 with 170 passengers.
Bengal Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 335 (169) CON18-1-1 Image 14 |
| 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 |
Claims
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Convict Notes
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1859 - Name: Watson, Susannah - Aged 1 year and 11 months Record Type: Health & Welfare Description: Application for admission - April 1859 Application made by Murry - Colonial Chaplain Father; George Deighton per Ship Bengal Merchant 1828 Status; Dead Mother; Eliza Watson per Ship - Duchess of Northumberland Status; Dead Property: Queen's Orphan School