Summary
Born
Oct 1808
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jun 1845
Arrival
Oct 1845
Death
Jun 1858
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Personal Information
Name: George Stares
Gender: Male
Born: 13th Oct 1808
Death: 8th Jun 1858
Age at death: 49
Occupation: Butcher
Crime
Crime: Sheep-stealing
Convicted at: Southampton, Winchester Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 15 years
Voyage
Departed: 30th Jun 1845
Ship: Equestrian
Arrival: 15th Oct 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
George Stares was transported on the Equestrian, departing 30th Jun 1845 and arriving 15th Oct 1845 with 299 passengers.
Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.
Equestrian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 328 |
| 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 |
Claims
"George Stares was my three times great uncle on my paternal family line."
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