Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
George Walker was transported on the Hero, departing 15th Mar 1835 and arriving 31st Aug 1835 with 96 passengers.
Hero (generic)References
| Primary Source | Annotated Printed Indentures: Convict Death Register and Queanbeyan Pioneer Register |
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Convict Notes
Annotated Printed Indentures states that George Walker was a soldier and shoemaker, good. Prison number 35-1984. Age 29, could not read or write; status single; Native of Stafford, England. Was court marshalled for desertion at Dublin Court Martial on 4 June 1834 and was sentenced to 7 years. Had one prior conviction for which he served 30 days. Height 5 feet 8 inches; complexion Dark Ruddy: hair dark brown and eyes dark grey. Received his ticket of leave on 11 November 1839 Number 39/2207 and Certificate of Freedom on 4 June 1841 number 41/689. Convict Death Register states that he was accidently killed while intoxicated on 9 June 1842. Verdict given by Captain A. T. Faunce on 29 June 1842. Queanbeyan Pioneer Cemetery states that he was killed near Stoney Creek, Molonglo Road, while intoxicated, by a cart falling on him. Buried at The Oaks Burial Grounds now in Oaks Estate, ACT.