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Input text: SPRING BAY -- ST. LEONARDS Progress Association . -- Orford . Chairman , H. V. Judge . Secretary , Miss F. Rudd . RSL . -- Buckland Sub - Branch . President : G. C. Gadd . Secretary : C. Clinten . Treasurer : K. McConnon . Hospital Auxiliary . -- Secretary : Mrs. H. Thompson . Country Women 's Association . -- Orford Branch . Secretary , Miss F. Rudd . Buckland Branch : Secretary , Mrs. Cornish . Triabunna Branch : Secretary , Mrs. B. Bradley , Cricket .

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Original text: George Smith was born in Fermanagh Ireland circa 1799, he came to Van Diemen's Land as a convict on the ship 'Westmoreland' in 1821. His time as a convict was not very eventful and he committed no crimes, he was 5 feet 6 ins tall, had brown eye and hair and a anchor tattoo on his left arm. George arrived under the assignment system and was assigned to the Muster Master department, writing up convict records. In 1835 he married Miss Phoebe Wilde a free settler in St David's church in Hobart. Phoebe was the only daughter of Joseph & Edith Wilde. George and Pheobe had 5 children between 1836-1848, John, Mary, Phoebe, George and James. By 1840 the family moved to Adelaide, South Australia where they ran a public house called the 'Black Swan'. Sadly in April 1850 Pheobe drowned while crossing from Adelaide to South Australia on the ship 'Lady Denison'. George lived on in Adelaide died as a result of an accident while driving a cart loaded with barrels of alcohol in 1852.

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George Smith was born in County Fermanagh, Ireland, circa 1799. In 1821, he was transported to Van Diemen's Land aboard the convict ship Westmoreland. His convict record indicates a relatively uneventful period of servitude, with no recorded infractions. Smith was described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, with brown eyes and hair, and bore an anchor tattoo on his left arm.

Upon arrival, he was placed under the assignment system, which allocated convicts to work for private individuals or government departments. Smith was assigned to the Muster Master's Department, where he was responsible for recording convict records—a role that suggests literacy and administrative competence.

In 1835, Smith married Phoebe Wilde, a free settler, at St David's Church in Hobart. Phoebe was the only daughter of Joseph and Edith Wilde. The couple had five children between 1836 and 1848: John, Mary, Phoebe, George, and James.

By 1840, the Smith family relocated to Adelaide, South Australia, where they operated the Black Swan Inn, a public house situated on North Terrace. The establishment was well-known in the growing colony, providing accommodation and refreshments to travellers and locals alike.

Tragedy struck in April 1850, when Phoebe drowned while crossing from Adelaide to Hobart aboard the Lady Denison. The ship, launched in 1847, was lost at sea under mysterious circumstances, with wreckage later discovered along the Tasmanian coast.

Smith remained in Adelaide, but his life was cut short in 1852 when he suffered a fatal accident while driving a cart loaded with barrels of alcohol. The details surrounding his death remain sparse, but such incidents were not uncommon in colonial Australia, where transportation hazards posed significant risks.

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George Smith: A Life Across Continents (1799-1852)

Life in Ireland (1799-1821)

George Smith was born in County Fermanagh, Ireland, circa 1799, during a period of significant social and political upheaval. Ireland was still reeling from the Irish Rebellion of 1798, a failed uprising against British rule that led to harsh reprisals. In 1801, the Act of Union merged Ireland with Great Britain, creating the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

Journey to Van Diemen's Land (1821)

Smith was transported aboard the convict ship Westmoreland, which departed England in 1821. Convict voyages were harsh and overcrowded, with prisoners confined below deck for most of the journey. Ships often stopped at Tenerife or Rio de Janeiro for supplies before continuing to Hobart Town or Port Dalrymple.

Life as a Convict in Van Diemen's Land (1821-1845)

Van Diemen's Land was a penal colony, receiving over 75,000 convicts between 1803 and 1853. Smith arrived under the assignment system, which placed convicts in government service or private employment. His literacy skills secured him a position in the Muster Master's Department, where he recorded convict records.

Life in Adelaide (1845-1852)

By 1845, Smith and his family relocated to Adelaide, South Australia, a free colony established in 1836. Unlike Van Diemen's Land, Adelaide did not receive convicts, attracting free settlers seeking economic opportunities. The city was designed by Colonel William Light, featuring wide streets, parklands, and a structured layout.

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Start by outlining what you want to say about your ancestor—include dates, places, events, and any significant details. AI can help expand on these by researching historical events and providing relevant context.

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For historical documents or difficult-to-read cursive, AI can assist by providing a rough transcription, which can then be manually corrected for accuracy. Some tools even allow for training models on specific handwriting styles to improve results over time.

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1. Bound in Chains, Freed by Fate: The Journey of George Smith
2. From Convict to Colonist: The Story of George Smith in Van Diemen's Land
3. Ireland to Exile: The Life and Legacy of George Smith
4. Chains to Freedom: A Convict's Tale in Van Diemen's Land
5. The Westmoreland Passage: George Smith's Australian Story

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