Summary
Born
Jan 1800
Conviction
Forgery
Departure
Oct 1833
Arrival
Feb 1834
Death
Nov 1833
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Personal Information
Name: George Gillson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1800
Death: 25th Nov 1833
Age at death: 33
Occupation: Farmer
Voyage
Departed: 14th Oct 1833
Ship: Fairlie
Arrival: 15th Feb 1834
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
George Gillson was transported on the Fairlie, departing 14th Oct 1833 and arriving 15th Feb 1834 with 376 passengers.
Fairlie (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 238 |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
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George Gillson was transported for Uttering a forged cheque for £300 with intent to defraud the Stamford and Spalding joint stock banking company. The cheque was made payable to Mr Paul Hume or the bearer, and was purported to be drawn by Lord Willoughby D'Eresby upon Messrs Peacock and Handley, bankers, of Bourne. George was from Morton/Edenham. 25/11/1833: George died on the voyage, he was 33.