George Hyams

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Summary

Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Oct 1846
Arrival
Feb 1847
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: George Hyams
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Paper stainer
Aliases: George Brown (Real Name)

Crime

Convicted at: Essex Assizes
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 8th Oct 1846
Arrival: 17th Feb 1847
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land [Maria Island]

Transportation

George Hyams was transported on the Pestonjee Bomanjee, departing 8th Oct 1846 and arriving 17th Feb 1847 with 200 passengers.

Built 1835 at Dumbarton, Scotland. Wood barque of 595 Tons.

Pestonjee BomanjeePestonjee Bomanjee (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 126
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 27th June 2025

Place of origin: Southwark, Surrey Libraries Tasmania's Online collection - CON14-1-37 Image 36 TRIAL; 13 July 1846. Height; 5 ft 2 3/4 inches. Aged; 26 years old. Religion; Church of England. Status; Single 1855 - Conditional Pardon - 31 July 1855

Jillian Brewer avatar
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on 21st December 2024

Real name: George Brown. Born Staley Bridge. Father: John Brown. Brothers John and William. Sisters Catherine and Betsey. Conditional pardon issued 31 July 1855.