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George Getgood was transported on the Guildford, departing 12th Jul 1829 and arriving 4th Nov 1829 with 201 passengers.
The ‘Guildford’ was built on the River Thames, England in 1810. Used as a Convict Transport ship to Australia - voyages 1812, 1816, 1818, 1820, 1822, 1824, 1827 & 1829. The ship was lost at sea near Singapore in 1831, loosing all aboard.
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Convict Notes
Conspiracy in Armagh Gaol. A most singular investigation has taken place at Armagh before the Magistrates, relative to an alleged conspiracy amongst the prisoners in the gaol, to break it and to their escape. The individual who has been charged as a principal in abetting this design is a soldier named Francis King—a private in the 33d Regiment. ‘The following is the substance of the depositions that were made before the Magistrates : Robert Hardy, or Harvey, was the first witness examined on oath.—Is a prisoner confined to in Armagh gaol, under sentence of transportation, and states, that on Sunday the 12th day of April inst., he was in the yard, at the rear of the gaol, among a number of other prisoners, which yard adjoins the platform whereon the sentinel stands. The soldier then on guard was Francis King, a private in the 33d Foot—a prisoner named Robert Henry, then in the yard, got into conversation with the sentinel. Robert Henry to give the sentinel a sum of money to get a key and liberate the prisoners, a number of whom joined and offered as follows :—The said Robert Henry the sum and offered as follows :—The said Robert Henry the sum of £4, Jas. Quinn £5, Geo, Girtwood £7, and John Mullan making in all £17. The soldier proposed to get a key made and took on paper the dimensions of one which he had. It was arranged that when David Thompson, who is the turnkey, should be going round with his usual of two soldiers to lock up the prisoners , they would endeavour to lock Thompson and the soldiers up, and then fight their their way out if possible through the passage ; and if not, the soldier said there were planks near the place where he was standing, which be put up against the wall, and then they might make their escape. Witness did not see King get any of the money at the time —Robert Henry cut out several forms of keys on piper—R King had brought in a quantity of whiskey the same day, which he put in a bladder in his regimental cap— and also a pint of whiskey on Thursday last by similar means. William O'Hare, George Girtwood and Robert Henry, were all together, and spoke in Irish, Girtwood offered £7, and 10s. for the key ; this was at the time they were sworn to secrecy in the kitchen —John Mullan swore first, and the others then lifted the book and swore after him. The oath was, that they should all keep secret, and neither betray each other, nor the soldier. A soldier was here forward, in charge of the police, and the witness identified him as the sentinel referred to, and who said his name was Francis King. Geo. Girtwood, the second witness sworn and examined, — Is a prisoner in Armagh gaol under sentence of transportation — recollects Thursday the 12th April inst. on which day he was in the near the platform where the sentinel stands—Robert Henry and the sentinel got into conversation—-they were standing by themselves at the upper end of the yard—Robert Henry applied to him to see if he could get a key made—James Quinn and others were in the yard at the same time, and talked - Henry afterwards explained it to them— the soldier proposed to get a pieces of paper, with pen and ink, was handed to the soldier by Henry—solder was to get 10s. for the key. The parties were all promised and sworn to keep secret. King has been committed to gaol till further orders, and a report of the case has been forwarded to the Lord Lieutenant. Newry Telegraph, 28 April 1829.
Forged Bank of Ireland Notes. Anne Getwood (a middle-aged, respectable- looking woman) was indicted for having in her possession a forged note, purporting to be of the Bank of Ireland, and of the value of £1; and also for uttering same to Mrs. Anne O'Neill, at Markethill, on the 20th Oct. The prisoner had gone into the shop of Mrs. and given the note in payment of some flannel, but it was at once detected; she gave a feigned name and left the shop on pretence of looking for her husband ; she was, however, soon after arrested by the and another note of a similar description found near her person. The evidence for the prosecution was pretty clear and connected throughout, and the note was proved to be a forgery by a gentleman from the Bunk of Ireland. In defence, several witnesses were called as to character ; they all gave a good account of her before she was married— her parents were respectable. She was found Guilty, and sentenced to be transported for 14 years. (Her husband, was convicted on Monday, in the Record Court, of alike, was ordered to be transported for the ) Newry Telegraph, 27 March 1829.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. George Getgood, alias Getwood, age on arrival, 27, per Guildford (8) 1829. Tried at Armagh. 1829, 14 years for Forged notes, DOB, 1802, native place, Armagh. Married, 2 children. Protestant, Trade, Ploughman shearer.