George James Broomhead (c. 1803–1872)
George James Broomhead (c.1803-1881), a horse dealer, was found guilty on 12 August 1843 at Lancaster, of horse stealing. Sentened to 10 years transportation he arrived at Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) aboard the Marion in April 1844. He was described as being 36 years old, 5 feet 7 inches(170.2 cms) tall, with a ruddy complexion, brown hair, and hazel eyes. He could read and write.
Broomhead was granted a conditional pardon on 8 April 1851. He had married Sarah Lambert on 22 July 1850 at Hobart; they had seven children.
As James Broomhead he died on 31 March 1872 at the General Hospital, Hobart, of diarrhea. His age was given as 67 and his occupation as woolsorter.
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Hagan, Sarah (wife)
- Peters, Caroline Martha (daughter)
- Peters, Ernest Robert (grandson)
Citation details
'Broomhead, George James (c. 1803–1872)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/broomhead-george-james-31966/text39442, accessed 11 September 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
c.
1803
Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire,
England
Death
31 March,
1872
(aged ~ 69)
Hobart,
Tasmania,
Australia
Cause of Death
Cultural Heritage
Includes subject's nationality; their parents' nationality; the countries in which they spent a significant part of their childhood, and their self-identity.
Passenger Ship
Occupation
Social Issues
Convict Record
Crime: theft (livestock)
Sentence: 10 years
Court: Lancashire
Trial Date: 10 August 1843
(1843)
Pre-transportation
Occupation: horse dealer