George Legg

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Summary

Born
Jan 1762
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
May 1787
Arrival
Jan 1788
Death
Jan 1807
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Personal Information

Name: George Legg
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1762
Death: 1st Jan 1807
Age at death: 45
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Dorchester Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th May 1787
Ship: Charlotte
Arrival: 22nd Jan 1788
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

George Legg was transported on the Charlotte, departing 13th May 1787 and arriving 22nd Jan 1788 with 111 passengers.

Being 335 tons, 105 ft long and 28 ft at the beam, The Charlotte held 88 male and 20 female convicts. Built in 1784 and Skippered by Master Thomas Gilbert, her return to England saw her doing the London - Jamacia run until she was sold to a Quebec merchant in 1818 and was then lost off the coast of Newfoundland that very same year.

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References

Primary SourceAustralia, Convict Index, 1788-1868

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 2nd November 2021

1803 - Absolute Pardon. 4 Jun 1803. 1807 - Possible Burial Record Old Sydney Burial Ground - Inventory of Burials Name; George Legg Age; No Details Year of Burial. Jun 1807 Remarks; 14 June 1807. Drowned during a storm Howie's Point. 9 Jun 1807

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 2nd November 2021

Australia, Convict Index. Name: George Legg Age: 26 Trial Place: Dorchester Ship: Charlotte - 1788