Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
George Young was transported on the Cadet, departing 9th Apr 1844 and arriving 24th Aug 1844 with 161 passengers.
Built 1841 at the Isle of Man. Wood barque of 465 Tons.
Cadet (generic)References
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Convict Notes
Aged 22yrs; clerk; 5'8 1/2"; fresh complexion; brown curly hair; blue eyes; stout made; Protestant; married man, 3 children; can read & write. Wife: Ann Mother: Mary Brother: Francis Sister: Jane, at Dublin. Van Diemens Land: Station Gang: Broadmarsh 12mths. Assignments: Broadmarsh, Ross, Port Arthur; Hobart; Campbell Town, Richmond. 03/12/1844: Hobart Supreme Court - Felony, break & enter dwelling and steal. Guilty. Transportation sentence extended 7yrs. 2yrs to be served at Port Arthur Penal settlement, then 12mths on road gang. 1847: Ross Chain Gang. Ordered to serve 12mths. 1848: Macquarie St. Hobart. 1848: served as a Constable 1850: not to reside in Oatlands or Campbell Town. 05/02/1850: Ticket of Leave 18/03/1851: Conditional Pardon - on condition of not leaving the colony being a colonial convict. 12/05/18..: Free Certificate
Convicted as George Young, however convict conduct record states that his proper name is "Charles Wilkinson". Larceny - steal jewellery and epellettes from captains in army. 7 yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemens Land on the 'Cadet' 1844. Stated "I was a clerk in the Albany (New York state, America) Bank and had 2400 pounds when I landed at Portsmouth but lost it gambling."