George Firth

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Summary

Born
Jan 1787
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1838
Arrival
Aug 1838
Death
May 1854
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Personal Information

Name: George Firth
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1787
Death: 1st May 1854
Age at death: 67
Occupation: Wheelwright

Crime

Convicted at: Norfolk Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Apr 1838
Arrival: 26th Aug 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

George Firth was transported on the Lord William Bentinck, departing 11th Apr 1838 and arriving 26th Aug 1838 with 321 passengers.

Lord William BentinckLord William Bentinck (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 247 (125)
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 24th July 2024

Place of origin: East Dereham, Norfolk No; 899. Aged; 51 years old 1841 - New Norfolk Colonial Hospital Admission dates: 8 April 1841 Release date; 6 April 1841 Admitted with - DIARRHEA 1844 - Free Certificate. No; 594/1844 1854 - 1 May. DEATH. George Firth. Aged about 70 years old. Trade Wheelwright. Cause of Death; Died from a fall while in a state of Intoxication