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George Smyth

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Summary

Born
Jan 1802
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Apr 1831
Arrival
Nov 1831
Death
Nov 1835
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Personal Information

Name: George Smyth
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1802
Death: 27th Nov 1835
Age at death: 33
Occupation: Soldier
Aliases: Smith

Crime

Crime: Burglary (house breaking)
Convicted at: Cape of Good Hope
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Apr 1831
Ship: Jane
Arrival: 5th Nov 1831
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

George Smyth 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)

JaneJane (generic)

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Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 11th February 2025

NSW Convict Death Register. George Smith, per Jane. Date, 27/11/1835. age 34, Newcastle district; George Brook, Surgeon.

Maureen Withey avatar
342
on 11th February 2025

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. George Smyth, alias Smith, age on arrival, 29, per Jane (1) 1831. Tried 1830, at Grahams Town, Cape Town South Africa, 14 years, for House breaking. DOB 1802, native place, Berkshire England. Single. Protestant. Soldier. Died 1835, at Newcastle Hospital.