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Transportation
George Whale was transported on the Asia 1, departing 29th Sep 1831 and arriving 13th Feb 1832 with 200 passengers.
Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200
Asia 1 (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 179 (92) |
| 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 Whale and Catherine Leyell née Quinn had four children Margaret, George, Thomas and David.
George Whale was the son of David Whale a Cattle Dealer and Patience Bullock.Born in 1810 in Whiltshire England. When convicted George was 21years of age and the father of one child. George Whale was granted a Ticket of Leave on 19th May 1838 recommended to remain in the Bathurst District this was altered to the Mudgee district on 24th August 1840. George received his certificate of freedom on 27th March 1845.On 25 December 1847 George Whale a widower Married Catherine Leyell a widow and Irish immigrant from Carrick on Sure at St John the Baptist Church Mudgee producing three children George,David and Margaret.George became a Hotelkeeper in Goolma NSW and on his death 25th December 1890 was aged 80years.