George Gracey

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Forgery
Departure
Apr 1819
Arrival
Oct 1819
Death
Jan 1842
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Personal Information

Name: George Gracey
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: 1st Jan 1842
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Carpenter

Crime

Crime: Forgery
Convicted at: London Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Apr 1819
Ship: Grenada
Arrival: 21st Oct 1819
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

George Gracey was transported on the Grenada, departing 30th Apr 1819 and arriving 21st Oct 1819 with 152 passengers.

GrenadaGrenada (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 155 (79)
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

State Library of Queensland on 28th July 2012

George Gracey was transported along with his brother William for forging a promisary note for 2 guineas in payment for a pair of boots. George was 22. On arrival George was forwarded to Emu Plains for distribution. 1/8/1820: On list of prisoners transported to Newcastle per 'Lady Nelson' In 1821 and 1824 he was listed as a carpenter. 27/6/1837: CP 20/11/1837 CP 31/12/1830: Permission to marry. 1831: Married Margaret McPherson who was 22 years old and came free. They had 3 children. In 1835 Margaret received a land grant. Margaret was born 1808 and died 5/9/1839 at Honey Suckle Falls near Bathurst. George died 5/3/1842 aged 45 at Meadow Flats. William his brother died in 1839.