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Voyage
Transportation
George Webb was transported on the Alibi, departing 30th Nov 1850 and arriving 25th May 1851 with 16 passengers.
Barque ship of 500 tons.
Alibi (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - convicts |
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Convict Notes
https://archive.org/stream/recordsofindianc00napi/recordsofindianc00napi_djvu.txt Private George Webb, H. M. 10th Foot. Tried by General Court Martial at Fort William, 28th May 1850. Charges. — 1st, Being drunk when brought into Fort William, at or about tattoo; 2nd, Outrageous and insubordinate conduct, having when in the congee house for the offence set forth in the first charge, struck Sergeant John Fermoyle, of the congee house guard. Finding. — Guilty. Sentence. — Transportation for seven years. — Approved and confirmed. — Head Quarters, 8th June 1850.
George Webb was convicted at Fort William, Calcutta Court Martial on 28 May 1850 for insubordination - drunkenness and striking a Superior Officer. 6yrs 8mths in the 70th Regiment. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land per the 'Alibi' arriving 25 May 1851. Single; aged 25yrs; soldier/labourer; 5'7"; Church of England. Native place - Staffordshire, England. Probation Period 3yrs 6mths. 1851: Cascades (south Hobart) 1853: Campbell Town 9 May 1854: Ticket of Leave granted. 1856 at Morven (Evandale): common assault. 18mths hard labour. 30 May 1857: Unexpired portion of sentence remitted. 18 June 1857: Freedom