Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed George Bailey
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
George partnered with James Williamson (Elphinstone 1836) in murder.
Source; Courier Hobart 31 December 1841 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 July 2014
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Research notes
George was born about 1799 Wiltshire and was convicted at Gloucester Assizes on 4 April 1821 of "burglary" and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 6 July 2014
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George arrived Tasmania aged 20 aboard Lord Hungerford on 26 December 1821
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 6 July 2014
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George and James Williamson ( Elphingstone 1836) were convicted on27 December 1841 of shooting murder of Thomas Lord on 25 October 1841 at Swan Port and sentenced to death
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 7 July 2014
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Source; Colonial Times 28 Dec 1841 p3 and Courier Hobart 24 Dec 1841 p3 & 31 Dec 1841 p2.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 7 July 2014
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George Bailey and James Williamson were hanged on 4 January 1842 at Hobart Gaol.
Source; Courier Hobart 7 January 1842 page 4
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 7 July 2014
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Sources
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/4, p.52
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