Summary
Born
Jan 1783
Conviction
Manslaughter/culpable homicide
Departure
Dec 1825
Arrival
Apr 1826
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: George Metham
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1783
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Voyage
Departed: 1st Dec 1825
Ship: Woodman
Arrival: 29th Apr 1826
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
George Metham was transported on the Woodman, departing 1st Dec 1825 and arriving 29th Apr 1826 with 150 passengers.
1823 Journey. SHIP News.— The ship Woodman, Captain Ford, arrived from Ireland, via Rio de Janiero, on Wednesday evening the 25th ult. She brings 94 female convicts, in good health; together with 8 children. Including children, there are 38 free passengers, by this opportunity, mostly destined for Van Diemen's Land. Sydney Gazette, 3 July 1823.
Woodman (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 317 (160) Lancaster Gazette 27th August 1825 |
| 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 |
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Convict Notes
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Stabbed another inmate to death in Kirkdale Gaol to prevent an assault on him. Newspaper report stated he had already served 7 years transportation but didn't specify where to.