Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
George Griffiths was transported on the Lady East, departing 4th Nov 1824 and arriving 9th Apr 1825 with 212 passengers.
Lady East (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 211 (107). Tasmanian Archives, Conduct Record (CON31-1-15, image 96). UK Prison Hulk Register (HO9/1). Ancestry. |
| 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
Prison Hulk Ship Ganymede moored at Chatham:- No.1142, Received 8 June 1824, Aged 24, Convicted 3 May 1824 at Salford, Offence: Stealing a Pocket Book and bill for 100 pounds, Discharged to NSW 22 October 1824 Conduct Record:- Tried 2 May 1824, Charged with Stealing from the Person of Elizabeth Banfod (or Barfool) 2 five pound bank notes, Conditional Pardon No.838 dated 29th February 1836 (Also, written on the side is "Transported for Stealing a Pocket Book and Bill of Exchange for 100 pounds. Gaol Report Good. Convicted before of Felony. Hulk Report Orderly. Married 4 children. Stated this Offence Stealing a Pocket Book and Bill of Exchange for 100 pounds. first Offence Picking Pockets served 12 months in Lancaster. Wife and 4 children, London Road, Manchester." https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-15$init=CON31-1-15p96
George Griffiths married Margaret Coglan 06/04/1836 at Launceston.