George Sampson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Rape
Departure
Oct 1846
Arrival
Feb 1847
Death
Jun 1870
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Personal Information

Name: George Sampson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: 8th Jun 1870
Age at death: 58
Occupation: Confectioner

Crime

Crime: Rape
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

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

Transportation

George Sampson 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 124 Libraries Tasmania's Online collection CON33-1-84 Image 151
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

Sheryl avatar
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on 1st July 2025

An inquest was held at Hobart Town, on the 10th ultimo, upon the body of George Sampson, F.S., aged 57 years, per Pestongee Bomangee 2. Verdict--Accidentally killed by falling over a bridge whilst labouring under paralysis, which fall accelerated his death. Tasmania Police Gazette, 1st July 1870, p108.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 14th September 2024

Place of origin: St Luke's, Middlesex No; 19539 Offence; Rape on Ann Davis aged 11 years old in Bridgewater

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 14th September 2024

1870 - Deaths. General Hospital Hobart. Admission dates: 20 May 1870 Ship: Pestongee Bomangee 2. Place of origin: Middlesex; Date of death: 08 Jun 1870