George Fretwell

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Summary

Born
Jan 1798
Conviction
Stealing wool
Departure
May 1828
Arrival
Nov 1828
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: George Fretwell
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1798
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Warwick Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th May 1828
Ship: Albion
Arrival: 3rd Nov 1828
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

George Fretwell was transported on the Albion, departing 29th May 1828 and arriving 3rd Nov 1828 with 192 passengers.

AlbionAlbion (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 408
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 16th March 2026

Transportation for Life.— ... —Joseph Fretwell, for stealing (in company with George Fretwell) at Barford, fleeces wool, value £5, the property of John Whitehead.   Fourteen Years. —George Fretwell, for stealing (in company with Joseph Fretwell) fleeces of wool, the property of John Whitehead. — Northampton Mercury, 12 April 1828. Hulk Records. Chatham Hulks, Dolphin HO-9-1_3 (page 30) Received from Warwick, 30 April 1828. Geo. Fretwell, age 30, Stg wool, Tried at Warwick, 29 Mar 1828, 14 years, NSW 24 May 1828.