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George Gordon was transported on the America, departing 4th Apr 1829 and arriving 18th Aug 1829 with 176 passengers.
1829 Voyage - Source; The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser. 20 Aug 1829. Page 2. Shipping Intelligence. On Tuesday last arrived, from London, the ship America, Captain Donald, with 168 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Alexander Stewart, Esq. R. N. The guard consists of a detachment of the 63d Regiment, under the command of Adjutant Montgomery. Passengers, Mrs. Montgomery and two children. 168 Mustered, 8 Died on voyage; Total 176 Embarked. 1831 Voyage - Source; The Hobart Town Courier. SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1831 Arrived on Monday the 9th. instant the convict ship America, Robert Donald, Esq. Commander, from London 6th. January, with, 186 females. Passengers, Mr. Capon, Chief Constable of the Island, Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Surgeon and Superintendent, Dr. Thomson, R. N.; brings also some Commissariat stores. The Surgeons Journal for 1830-1831 voyage: https://www.femaleconvicts.org.au/docs/ships/SurgeonsJournal_America1831.pdf
America (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 28 |
| 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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Moreton Bay Records. George Gordon, per America, original conviction: Bucks Q.S. 13 Jan 1829, seven years for stealing books, Clerk. Colonial Sentence at Sydney Gen. Sess, 12 months for embezzling his master’s property. Returned to Sydney 16 Jan 1831. Description: George Gordon, age 25, native place, London, 5ft 1 ¾. Sallow comp, lt brown hair, hazle eyes, E religion.
George Gordon was listed as 25 years old on arrival. Native Place: London. Occupation: Clerk. Transported for 'Stealing books'. George was protestant, single, 5'2 tall, ruddy fair complexion, brown hair, dark brown eyes, scar over left eyebrow, large scar back of ball of right thumb and above on wrist. 10/10/1829: Tried at Sydney General Sessions - Embezzling his masters property - 12 months - Sent to Moreton Bay - Returned to Sydney 16/1/1831. Description at Moreton Bay: 25, 5'1¾" tall, sallow complexion, light brown hair, hazel eyes. 28/12/1835: TOL Sydney - This ticket is allowed for Sydney as long as the holder remains employed as clerk at Carter's Barracks. 13/1/1836: COF - aged 32 and a Clerk. 15/9/1836 Sydney Herald: NOTICE. I HEREBY give notice that Mr. George Gordon, Carter's Barracks, is authorised to receive all Debts due to me up to this dale ; and all outstanding Debts, if not immediately settled with bim, legal measures will be taken for their recovery. JOHN BATES, Coach and Horses, Parramatta Road. September 10, 1836. House of Correction THREE POUNDS REWARD. LAST Night or early this Morning-, the Office of this Establishment was entered through the window, suspected to be by some person now, or at some very recent period, attached to the Department a desk and box carried away, since found broken open on the Sand Hills, from which were taken three old fashioned Gold Seals, attached to a Steel Chain, a £1 Note, and about 10s. in silver; a drawer broken open, out of which Cash was taken to the amount of about £18, some Bills and Orders for Money, and the following articles, the property of the Clerk:- one Black Surtout Coat with velvet collar, three Black Waistcoats, two pair Black Trousers, one White Marseille Waistcoat, one pair Moleskin Trousers, one Blue Jacket, one Black Jacket, and several other articles. The above Reward will be paid for such information as will lead to the discovery of the property, or £5 for such information as will lead to the conviction of the parties. HENRY KECK, Superintendent. GEORGE GORDON February 4, 1837. Clerk.