Researchers who have claimed this convict
There are currently 2 researchers who have claimed George Gardiner
- Researcher (Gavin Gardner)
- Researcher (12556)
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Biographies
Born 1813 Croydon, Surry, England.
At age 22 on the 6th August 1835 George was tried at Surry Assizes, Offence: Larceny from the person and felony. Sentence: 14 years. No former convictions.
30 October 1835: Departed England for Australia on board the Recovery (3)
25 Feb 1836: Arrival New South Wales, Australia
Description: Complexion: Dark & Ruddy. Hair: Black. Eyes: Dark Hazel. Marks and Scars: Nose inclining to right side, wart back of right thumb and scar on middle finger. Eight warts back of left hand, scar on right shin. Height 5 Foot 5 1/2 Inches.
13 Jan 1844 Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia: Ticket of exemption/leave. Allowed to remain in the Bathurst area. Master: Johnson
24th Jan 1846 Vale Of Clwydd, New South Wales, Australia: Marriage to Mary Grimes a Native of the colony. Married by Rev. Colin Stewert, Bowenfels.
He had 11 children with Mary:
Ann 1847
James 1850
Mary 1850
Alfred 1852
Martha 1854
Lewis 1858
Henry 1861
Attwood 1863
Emily 1864
Unnamed baby 1867-1867
Albert 1871
George was a stockman and made his way from Bathurst out to the Coonamble area were he took up a selection of land 640 acres.
George died at Coonamble 25 Sep 1890 aged 78. Cause: Effusion of blood on the brain.
George signed his name with the spelling George Gardner on his last will and testament. He has a sand stone headstone at the Coonamble cemetery which was relocated from the old cemetery which has now become a park. The remarks state son of James and Ann native of England. The spelling of his name on the headstone is 'Gardner'
Submitted by Researcher (Gavin Gardner) on 26 December 2014
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There are currently no research notes attached to this convict. Sources
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/10, p.194
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