George Hamshire

Summary

Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Stealing money
Departure
Dec 1840
Arrival
Apr 1841
Death
Jan 1842
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Personal Information

Name: George Hamshire
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: 1st Jan 1842
Age at death: 24
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Kent Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 10th Dec 1840
Ship: Duncan
Arrival: 18th Apr 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

George Hamshire was transported on the Duncan, departing 10th Dec 1840 and arriving 18th Apr 1841 with 259 passengers.

DuncanDuncan (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 265 (134)
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

Leonie Dolley avatar
Level 68
on 7th May 2013

Georges trade was a glove and breeches maker. He received 4 days solitary confinement for mending his clothes in the hours of divine service then another 10 days for annoying his fellow prisoners. He died on board H.M. Barque Lady Franklin 16\5\1842.