Person:George Nisbett (1)

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George Nisbett
b.25 Jul 1800 North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland
d.25 Dec 1860 New Norfolk, Tasmania, Australia
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  1. George Nisbett1800 - 1860
  2. Catherine Nisbett1804 - 1899
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Name George Nisbett
Gender Male
Birth? 25 Jul 1800 North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland
Christening? 27 Jul 1800
Occupation? shoemaker
Death? 25 Dec 1860 New Norfolk, Tasmania, Australia
Burial? Back River Methodist, New Norfolk

George's father died when he was 16. Convicted in Edinburgh 6 November 1820. Left for Van Diemen's Land on 8 April 1821 on the Countess of Harcourt, sentenced to life inprisonment. Arrived 27 July 1821.

Tasmanian archives database #52970

Conduct record CON31/1/29 (p.289 digital record)

George was sent to the infamous Sarah Island as punishment for stealing a boat with intent to escape the Colony.

12.10.1846 Was given a conditional pardon which was extended 3.2.1859.

Convict muster roll CS01/1/356 8123

Death reg 864 (Nesbit)

George's father died when he was 16.

Convicted in Edinburgh 6 November 1820. Left for Van Diemen's Land on 8 April 1821 on the Countess of Harcourt, sentenced to life imprisonment. Arrived 27 July 1821.

Tasmanian archives database #52970

Conduct record CON31/1/29 (p.289 digital record)

George was sent to the infamous Sarah Island as punishment for stealing a boat with intent to escape the Colony.

12.10.1846 Was given a conditional pardon which was extended 3.2.1859.

Convict muster roll CS01/1/356 8123

Death reg 864 (Nesbit)
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