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George James Gibson

b. 22 October 1806, d. 10 May 1862

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George Gibson circa 1860

Birth

George James Gibson was born on 22 October 1806 in Hammersmith.1,2,3 He was baptized on 3 February 1811 at St Giles in the field Church in Holborn, London.2

Parents

FatherJames Gibson (b. about 1784)
MotherElizabeth Knapp, or Nepp (b. about 1784)

Family life

George James Gibson and Edith Eldridge were married in 1844 in Vale of Clwydd.4

Children with Edith Eldridge (b. circa 1810)

SonGeorge Gibson (b. 1844)
SonJames G Gibson (b. 1848)
DaughterMaria Gibson (b. 1850)
SonHenry B Gibson (b. 1857)
DaughterEdith E Gibson (b. 27 January 1861)

Residence information

George James Gibson emigrated in October 1822 from England.1,5 He immigrated on 6 March 1823 to Sydney, New South Wales, Australian Colonies. SS "Surry"6,3,5 He lived in Stone Quarry, New South Wales, Australian Colonies, on 3 September 1832. Stone Quarry is now Picton, NSW.5,7 He lived in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, on 31 August 1836.5 He lived in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, on 17 December 1839.8

Involvement in crime

George James Gibson was on 18 April 1822 in Leicesterfield, England. stealing four engraved copper plates1 He was indicted for stealing 4 copper plates from the dwelling house of Joseph Matthews on 22 May 1822 in St Martin in the fields, London. His co-accused were James Edwards and James Flawn who all appreared before Mr Justice Bayley. Both Gibson (aged 17) and Edwards (aged 49) were found guilty and sentenced to death, but the jury recommended mercy for Gibson because it was his first offence. His sentence must have been commuted to transportation for life.9,10,11,3,5 He was arrested for neglect of duty in November 1823 in Camden, New South Wales, Australian Colonies. neglect of duty12 He was recommended for a ticket of leave on 31 May 1831 in Sutton Forest, New South Wales, Australian Colonies.5 He was granted a ticket of leave on 29 September 1831 in Sutton Forest, New South Wales, Australian Colonies.5 He was granted a conditional pardon on 10 October 1840.8,13 He was granted an absolute pardon on 11 September 1849.8

Working life

  • George James Gibson was employed about 1819 in London, England.1
  • In March 1822 George James Gibson was an errand boy.3
  • On 22 March 1823 George James Gibson was a convict assigned to John Oxley in Sydney.14
  • On 31 December 1825 George James Gibson was a government servant for Mr Oxley in Minto.15

Death

George James Gibson died on 10 May 1862 at age 55 at Wallamgambone Station in Quambone.7,16 He was buried on 11 May 1862 at Wallamgambone Station in Quambone.7

Citations

  1. [S479] Joan McKenzie, Gibson's Way, 24 Zoccoli Street Coonamble NSW 2829: Joan McKenzie, 1993, p 2.
  2. [S1475] Baptismal Record: Gibson, George James 1811, Vol 1811, (3 Feb 1811), born 22 Oct 1806, London Metropolitan Archives, London
  3. [S1479] George Gibson, Convict Indent 1823 NSW Surry: Gibson, George, (Sydney: NSW State Records), 4 Mar 1823, Surry. Master: Thomas Raine.
  4. [S611] NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Index to NSW Marriages, (Registry of BDM.)
  5. [S1482] George Gibson, Convict TOL Butt: 1831 Gibson, George, (Kingswood: NSW State Archives), 29 Sep 1831, No. 31/763
  6. [S479] Joan McKenzie, Gibson's Way, 24 Zoccoli Street Coonamble NSW 2829: Joan McKenzie, 1993, p 3.
  7. [S479] Joan McKenzie, Gibson's Way, 24 Zoccoli Street Coonamble NSW 2829: Joan McKenzie, 1993.
  8. [S1483] George Gibson, Convict TOL Butt: 1839 Gibson, George, (Kingswood: NSW State Archives), 17 Dec 1839, No. 39/2423
  9. [S1476] The University of Sheffield, The University of Sheffield, publisher, "Trial of George Gibson and others," court proceedings, Digital Humanities Institute, The Proceedings of the Old Bailey (https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/index.jsp : accessed ), ; London's Central Criminal Court., downloaded; 22 October 2020; reference number t18220522-50
  10. [S1477] George Gibson, Criminal Court Register: Middlesex George Gibson May 1822, May 1822, page 68
  11. [S1478] Old Bailey, Sun (London), Law Intelligence column, 31 May 1822, page 4.
  12. [S479] Joan McKenzie, Gibson's Way, 24 Zoccoli Street Coonamble NSW 2829: Joan McKenzie, 1993, p 16-18.
  13. [S1484] George Gibson, Conditional Pardon, (NSW: Colonial Secretary), 1 Oct 1840, 201/1840
  14. [S1480] George Gibson, Convict Assignment 1823 NSW: Gibson, George, (Kingswood NSW: NSW State Archives), 22 March 1823, page 44. Sydney.
  15. [S1481] George Gibson, Convict Muster 1825 NSW: Gibson, George, (Kingswood NSW: NSW State Archives), 31 Dec 1825. Government servant assigned to Mr Oxley at Minto.
  16. [S612] NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Index to NSW Deaths, (Registry of BDM.)
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