runaway · 1841
This notice lists escaped convicts including George Jeffreys, Samuel Johnson, John Jones (alias Oswald Hitchcock), Thomas Kent, John Knigat, John Knight, Edward Morrissey, John Ovens, Herbert Owen, and Henry Percy, detailing their ship, age, occupation, physical description, distinguishing marks, and escape locations and dates.
Jeffreys George, Hive (1), 39, Devonshire, sea- man and farm labourer, 5 feet 35 inches, dark sallow comp., …
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Recorded in this notice
OffenderGeorge Jeffreys
ShipHive (1)
PlaceDevonshire
PlaceGoat Island
OffenderSamuel Johnson
PlaceChelsea
ShipLady Feversham
PlaceLondon
OffenderThomas Kent
ShipPrince of Orange
New South Wales Government Gazette, No. 69, 24 August 1841.
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