Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
George Galbraith was transported on the James Pattison, departing 2nd Oct 1829 and arriving 20th Jan 1830 with 201 passengers.
James Pattison (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
County of Antrim Assizes. George Galbraith -for stealing tobacco, the property of Mr. P. McGowan; Belfast. John Cosgrave - is in the employment of Mr. McGowran - he he sells tobacco -on 14th of this month the prisoner came into the shop and took away 13 lbs. of tobacco - there were several people in the shop at the time -witness followed him out, and saw him drop it on the ? stone. The prisoner was found guilty. Although young in years, it appeared that the prisoner was old in in crime, and he was sentenced to transportation for seven years. Belfast News-Letter, 27 March 1829.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. George Galbraith, alias Gilbraith, age on arrival, 18, per James Pattison (1) 1830, Tried 1829, at Antrim, 7 years for Stealing tobacco from shop. DOB, 1812, Native place, Belfast Antrim Co, single, Protestant, Tailor’s apprentice.