Joined the ship at Plymouth, England. Married Anne Catherine Cousins (daughter of John and Mary) 29 November 1838 at Perth. Established himself as the first chemist and quickly expanded into general merchandising and agency business. At a time of depression in the 1840's he exported a shipload of sandalwood and jarrah to England and this became a major export for the Colony. He played an important part in opening up the Geraldton district and set many a farmer and grazier on their feet. Invested in mining of copper and lead in Murchison and Northampton. He was a Chairman of the Perth Town Trust from 1853-1858. A director of the Western Australian Bank 1847-1867. A strong supporter of the Wesley Church and its missions to the Aborigines at York and Wanneroo. George had land at Guildford - Lots 164, 165 and 166 all in 1833. Perth Lots M22, Sub 10 in 1834. His house 'Rose Hall' was built on Lot 13 in St George's Terrace. He employed 33 Ticket-of-Leave men at Champion Bay between 1853 and 1867. George died 25 March 1867 - he drowned off Mandurah on his ship 'Lass of Geraldton'. Ann died 10 June 1904.