Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
George Wicks was transported on the Pyramus, departing 16th Nov 1838 and arriving 24th Mar 1839 with 170 passengers.
Pyramus (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 389 (116) http://www.linc.tas.gov.au/ |
| 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
On arrival George was listed as being 13 years old, 4'10" tall, sallow complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes. 28/2/1842: TOL 1844: Free Certificate. 24/3/1847: Departures List: Free by servitude. Passenger per "Morayshire" Launceston to London.
Reference: HO 17/75/129 Description: Prisoner name: George Wicks. Court and date of trial: Central Criminal Court October 1837. Crime: Larceny - a handkerchief worth 2/- from Sarah Atkinson and Ann Bartley. Initial sentence: Seven years transportation. Gaoler's report: Convicted before. Annotated: Nil; inform Mr Agleonby that he has been convicted before. Petitioner(s): Jeremiah Wicks, the prisoner's father, of Regents Park, and 227 people. Jeremiah Wicks and 404 people. Mr Agleonby. Grounds for clemency: A very severe sentence for a boy of only 11; he should be removed to the penitentiary. Additional Information: Held on the "Euryalus" hulk. Date: 1838 Apr 12 Held by: The National Archives, Kew Former reference in its original department NY 19 Legal status: Public Record