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Transportation
George Stewart was transported on the Henry, departing 31st Mar 1823 and arriving 26th Aug 1823 with 161 passengers.
Henry 1825. The ship Henry, Captain Ferrier, arrived at Hobart Town, on the 9th ult. with 79 female prisoners, all whom were landed with the exception of two. There were also on board 25 free women, and 33 children, who came out, at the expence of Government, to join their husbands and parents. Sydney Gazette, 3 Mar 1825.
Henry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 16 |
| 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 |
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Convict Notes
George Stewart per Henry (1) granted a Certificate of Freedom in February 1829. Noted in Sydney Gazette and NSW Advertiser Thurs 5 February, 1829, p. 3
Colonial Secretary Index. STEWART, George. Per "Henry", 1823 1823 Aug 29 On list of prisoners landed from the "Henry" and forwarded to Windsor for distribution (Reel 6011; 4/3509 p.136) 1825 Apr 25 On list of convicts in the employ of Johanna McKenna of Wilberforce; from Aug 1823 (Fiche 3147; 4/1843B No.588 p.801) 1825 Jun 20 Convict in the service of Mrs J McKenna of Wilberforce at the last two musters; listed as Charles (Reel 6014; 4/3514 p.519)
Sessions — At the General Quarter Sessions of the held the Shire Hall on Monday last …..George Stewart and John Woldrom pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing a quantity of grocery and drapery goods on the 8th of January inst, the property of John Bonser, transported for the term of seven years. Nottingham Journal, 19 Jan 1822. Convicts — On last the following convicts under sentence of transportation were removed from town gaol under the care of Mr Vason and assistants to placed on board the hulks at Sheerness viz ... George Stewart, John Woldrom, ... Nottingham Journal, 9 Feb 1822.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. George Stewart, alias Steward, age on arrival, 23, per Henry (1), 1823. Tried Nottingham Town Quarter Sessions, 1822, 7 years. DOB, 1800, native place, Donegal Co., Trade, Ploughman.