George Smith was a 22 year old marine from the 62nd Company of Marines, Portsmouth Division. He had been born in Solihull, Warwickshire and his occupation was given as a butcher by trade. He was one of the marines who accompanied their commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Collins, aboard Ocean to Port Philip. He married Grace Morrisby, eldest daughter of James and Ann, in 1810 - their children were all born at Clarence Plains.