Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
George Smith was transported on the Jane, departing 29th Apr 1831 and arriving 5th Nov 1831 with 139 passengers.
A teak built, coppered and copper fastened vessel. 1831 sailing: The Jane departed Cove harbour, Ireland on 29 April 1831 for New South Wales, Australia. 128 prisoners, 66th Reserve Guard. 5 prisoners embarked at Cape of Good Hope. Two died during voyage. (on this site, names & details are currently being listed - as yet incomplete)
Jane (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts. |
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Convict Notes
George Smith was listed as 29 years old on arrival. George was illiterate, protestant, single, 5'10½" tall, dark ruddy pockpitted complexion, dark brown hair, dark hazel eyes, point of left thumb bruised, scar inside right leg.
167608 Smythe (Smith) George - 1831 AO NSW Convict Indents Fiche No. 680. Soldier age 29 from Berkshire. Tried at Grahams Town Cape of Good HOpe 15 April 1830 and sentenced to 14 years transportation for house breaking. Assigned to William Ogilvie on arrival. Died in the Newcastle hopsital 21 November 1835.
Born -Berkshire England. Tried - Grahams Town South Africa. Died - 1835 Newcastle Hospital