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Transportation
George Littlefield was transported on the Morley, departing 3rd Nov 1827 and arriving 3rd Mar 1828 with 173 passengers.
The "Morley" was built on the Thames, England in 1811. Convicts were transported to New South Wales on the Morley in 1817, 1818, 1820, 1828 and 1829 and to Van Diemen's Land in 1820 and 1823. 1829 Voyage. 200 Male English Convicts. Commander; Harrison. Richard Lewis; Surgeon Superintendent arrived 2 Dec 1829. All convicts survived the voyage.
Morley (generic)References
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Claims
"Littlefield is my family name"
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Convict Notes
Source: Ireland- Australia Transportation Database. Petition. No PPC 3098. Petitioner, Margaret Littlefield, wife of convict. George Littlefield, convict, tried Omagh, Co Tyrone, for Stealing wearing apparel, Sentence, Transportation 7 years. Petitioning for pardon for her husband or if not, to be permitted to accompany him to Australia with their two children. Petition received 22 May 1827.
The Assizes for this county commenced at commenced at Omagh on Tuesday last. … The following Prisoners were put on trial—John McGarrity, for stealing a coat—Guilty, to be transported 7 years. John Littlefield, for stealing wearing apparel—Guilty, to be transported 7 years. Charles McCollon, for stealing a cow—Guilty, to be transported 7 years. Alexander Johnston, for stealing Bank-notes—Guilty, to be transported 7 years. John Kelly, for stealing a quantity of silver coin— Guilty, to be transported 7 years. Patrick McAnany, and Samuel McGrath, for Burglary - Guilty, Sentence of Death recorded. Thomas M'Conigal, for Highway robbery—Sentence of Death recorded. Bernard McCrodden, for stealing yarn—To be transported 7 years, ... Enniskillen Chronicle, 5 April 1827.
CORRECTION. George LITTLEFIELD, (not Littleton) NSW Death registration for a George Littlefield, aged 34 years, 1828. Reg 1298/1828.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. George Littleton, age on arrival, 46, per Morley (5) 1828, tried 1827 at Armagh, 7 years, for Stealing clothes. DOB, 1782, native place, Down. Protestant. Married, 2 children. Weaver Servant farm.