Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
George Hackett was transported on the Stratheden, departing 31st Jul 1845 and arriving 25th Dec 1845 with 155 passengers.
Built 1834 at Yarmouth. Wood ship of 429 Tons.
Stratheden (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 353 (178) |
| 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 |
Claims
"George Hackett is my great grandfather"
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Convict Notes
A report of his case appears in the Derby Mercury, 22 March 1843. on pages 2 and 3, under heading of “Derbyshire Spring Assizes.” It appears that he committed the crime on 3rd February. The judge regretted that the mother had not been charged as the receiver of stolen property. Sentenced to 7 years transportation.
Tasmanian Records. Conduct Record https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-73/CON33-1-73P35 Prisoner Number, 17101. George Hackett, tried derby Ass, 15 March 1843, 7 years. Transported for stealing hay. He stated: Stealing hay, 50 lbs, my brother did it but was not taken. Mr Giles at Melbourn Derbyshire. Age 18, Trade: brickmaker and shoemaker. TL 1 Dec 1846. Free Cert. 25/3/1850. See record for full details. Indent Record: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-33/CON14-1-33P28 and https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-33/CON14-1-33P29 Gives family details: M, Anne; B, Wm; S, Elizth, Kitty at Native place. (Melbourne, Derbyshire.
Convict Record No 17101