George Fisher

Summary

Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jul 1845
Arrival
Dec 1845
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: George Fisher
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Kent Assizes
Sentence term: 12 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Jul 1845
Arrival: 25th Dec 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

George Fisher was transported on the Stratheden, departing 31st Jul 1845 and arriving 25th Dec 1845 with 155 passengers.

Built 1834 at Yarmouth. Wood ship of 429 Tons.

StrathedenStratheden (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 354
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 11th August 2025

Absconded--on the 31st ultimo, from the Hospital, Port Arthur, where he was a patient. 17,094. George Fisher, T.L. per Stratheden, tried S C Hobart, 9th April 1861, burglary, 12 years ; dressed in blue serge, labourer, 5 feet 9 inches high, aged 46, complexion fresh, light brown hair, light blue eyes, small nose and mouth, long chin, native place Edinburgh, little finger of both hands crooked. Tasmania Police Gazette, 3rd Nov 1871, p177.