Summary
Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Stealing boots/shoes
Departure
Nov 1839
Arrival
Apr 1840
Death
Jun 1874
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Personal Information
Name: George Symons
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: 20th Jun 1874
Age at death: 49
Occupation: Errand boy
Aliases: George Simmons
Crime
Crime: Stealing boots/shoes
Convicted at: Devon, Barnstaple Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 21st Nov 1839
Ship: Mangles
Arrival: 27th Apr 1840
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
George Symons was transported on the Mangles, departing 21st Nov 1839 and arriving 27th Apr 1840 with 290 passengers.
ManglesReferences
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 128 |
| 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
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Married Sarah Tuckerman 28 Aug 1847 in Glenduart, Moruya, New South Wales, Australia They had 11 children
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George now referred to as Simmons, became a well respected farmer in the Ulladulla district, NSW. he owned a farm bordering Lake Burrill and at one time owned 8 house blocks in Milton during the early years of the Township opening up. He died on the day he was elected to the local Council. His Son, James, was one of Australia's Men of Mark in the 1880's.