George Sims

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Summary

Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jan 1853
Arrival
Apr 1853
Death
Mar 1905
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Personal Information

Name: George Sims
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: 4th Mar 1905
Age at death: 80
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Somerset. City of Wells Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Jan 1853
Ship: Pyrenees
Arrival: 30th Apr 1853
Place of Arrival: Western Australia

Transportation

George Sims was transported on the Pyrenees, departing 31st Jan 1853 and arriving 30th Apr 1853 with 296 passengers.

PyreneesPyrenees (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 93, Class and Piece Number HO11/18, Page Number 18
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

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George Sims was listed as 24 years old on arrival in WA. Native Place: Shepton Mallet, Somerset. George was single, 5'11" tall, dark rown hair, grey eyes, dark complexion, stout build. 1/5/1853: TOL 27/1/1855: CP 12/1/1863: Married Mary Ann Ridley (18/12/1844-3/8/1924). Children: 1/8/1863: William James d 1939, York 1864: Henry George d 1864, York 1866: James d 1900, York 1870: George d 4/6/1928, York 28/3/1872: Amelia Doll d 1935 Perth 14/6/1874: Alfred George d 10/6/1942, Claremont. 28/8/1876: Charles d 12/9/1919, York 18/9/1878: Edward d 13/1/1924 South Australia. 23/9/1882: Frederick d 15/9/1949 York 1/3/1886: Mary Ann d 9/12/1943, York, WA. 4/3/1905: George Sims died at York, WA. Mary Ann (Ridley) Sims also died at York.