George Swann

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Summary

Born
Jan 1821
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
May 1845
Arrival
Aug 1845
Death
Jul 1880
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Personal Information

Name: George Swann
Gender: Unknown
Born: 1st Jan 1821
Death: 17th Jul 1880
Age at death: 59
Occupation: Carpenter

Crime

Convicted at: Derby Special Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th May 1845
Arrival: 25th Aug 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land and Norfolk Island

Transportation

George Swann was transported on the David Malcolm, departing 13th May 1845 and arriving 25th Aug 1845 with 221 passengers.

Built 1839 at Moulmein, India. Wood barque of 495 Tons.

David MalcolmDavid Malcolm (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 281 (142)
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 18th January 2025

Place of origin: Stalybridge, Cheshire CON17-1-2 Image 142 NO; 18653. 3 Brothers on board George Swann. Aged; 24. Carpenter James Swann. Aged; 25. Imperfect Wheelwright Samuel Swann. Aged; 26. Rough Carpenter Offence; Burglary - Money & Plate. Tried with brothers 1854 - Ticket of Leave. 4 April 1854 1855 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS. to Sarah Street, Free. 28 Aug 1855 1856 - C. Pardon 1868 - 20 November. Offencey. Larceny. Acquitted The Mercury Tue 20 Jul 1880. Page 1. Family Notices WANN.—On July 17, 1880, after a long and painful illness, in the 58th year of his age, George Swann, late of the Rear Admiral Hornsby Hotel, leaving a wife and large family to mourn his loss. The funeral will move from No. 5, Victoria-street, THIS DAY, at 2 o'clock. 6388