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Transportation
George Ford was transported on the Admiral Gambier And Aeolus, departing 30th Jun 1808 and arriving 20th Dec 1808 with 280 passengers.
Admiral Gambier And Aeolus (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 409 (204) |
| 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
Old Bailey Proceedings Online Born; 1776. Imprisoned; 1806 Tried; 17 September 1806 Transported; July 1818 September 1806, trial of GEORGE FORD (t18060917-73). GEORGE FORD, Theft > theft from a specified place, 17th September 1806. 480. GEORGE FORD was indicted for feloniously stealing on the 9th of September , fifty yards of linen, value 8 l. twenty-four dozen of shirt buttons, value 5 s. two ounces of sewing silk, value 4 s. four yards of cambric, value 1 l. 10 s. and thirty-six yards of silk cord, value 2 s. the property of Christopher Wilson , Henry Wilson , William Wilson , and Thomas Watson , in their dwelling house .............. The prisoner left his defense to his counsel, called five witnesses, who gave him a good character. GUILTY , aged 30. Mr. Gurney. I am desired by the prosecutor to recommend this man to mercy, on account of his former good character, and the contrition he has since shewn. Transported for Seven Years .
New South Wales Certificate of Freedom. [NRS 12208] Register of Certificate of Freedoms No; 13/1272 Name; George Ford When and where tried; Middlesex 17 Sep 1806 Sentence; 7 years Ship and arrival year; Adm'l Gambier - 1809 When time expired. 17 Sep 1813 Date of Certificate; 1 Nov 1813 Description and Remarks; Native County; London Trade; Tallow hand & gardener Age; 34 years [1779] Height; 5 ft. 10 inches Complexion; Brown Hair; Black Eyes; Hazel Additional Remarks; Stout and good looking