George Kitson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1807
Conviction
Insubordination
Departure
Feb 1833
Arrival
Jun 1833
Death
Feb 1836
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Personal Information

Name: George Kitson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1807
Death: 10th Feb 1836
Age at death: 29
Occupation: Soldier/shoemaker

Crime

Convicted at: Court Martial Cork
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Feb 1833
Ship: Portland
Arrival: 26th Jun 1833
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

George Kitson was transported on the Portland, departing 21st Feb 1833 and arriving 26th Jun 1833 with 199 passengers.

The 'Portland' ship was built at Bristol, England in 1822, 385 tons. The 'Portland' transported convicted from Britain to Australia in 1832 & 1833. The 1833 voyage came direct from Cork, Ireland therefore all of the passengers are not yet listed on this web site.

PortlandPortland (generic)

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Primary SourceIrish Convicts Database

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Convict Notes

State Library of Queensland on 30th May 2012

George Kitson was a native of York, England. He was 26 years old on arrival and he was married. He had prior punishments which was 300 lashes, whilst still in Ireland. George was assigned to William Dummesq/Dumarell and died in 1836 whilst still with him.