George Frome

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Summary

Born
Jan 1827
Conviction
Robbery
Departure
May 1859
Arrival
Aug 1859
Death
May 1886
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Personal Information

Name: George Frome
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1827
Death: 24th May 1886
Age at death: 59
Occupation: Mason/bricklayer

Crime

Crime: Robbery
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th May 1859
Ship: Sultana
Arrival: 19th Aug 1859
Place of Arrival: Western Australia

Transportation

George Frome was transported on the Sultana, departing 26th May 1859 and arriving 19th Aug 1859 with 223 passengers.

SultanaSultana (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 93, Class and Piece Number HO11/18, Page Number 308
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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George was transported on the first charge: Old Bailey: 11/6/1855: GEORGE FROME was indicted for a robbery, with others, on William Henry Hackwood, and stealing from his person 1 eye glass and 1 purse, value 5l. 2s.; and 20s. in money, his property. Old Bailey 11/6/1855: GEORGE FROME and JOHN WILSON unlawfully breaking with intent to enter the dwellinghouse of Francis Mendicott, with intent to steal the goods therein being. FROME— GUILTY . Aged 32. WILSON— GUILTY . Aged 34.— Confined Twelve Months. George was 5’6 ½” tall, single, brown hair, grey eyes, fresh complexion, stout, scar on right eyebrow and left cheek, illiterate, protestant. 15/2/1860: TOL 1/4/1862: CP No marriage or births listed on WA BDM.