Joseph Short
Summary
Joseph Short, one of 240 convicts transported on the Marquis of Hastings, 15 July 1842
Born
Jan 1814
Conviction Sheep-stealing
Departure Jul 1842
Arrival
Nov 1842
Death
Unknown
Personal Information
Name: Joseph Short
Aliases:
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Occupation: Shepherd
Voyage
Departed: 15th Jul 1842
Ship: Marquis of Hastings
Arrival: 7th Nov 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 137 (70) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
Claims
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Convict Notes
Contributed by Penny-Lyn Beale on 9th April 2025
Place of origin: Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire No; 7005 Trade; Shepherd and Brickmaker aged 28 years old Black hair and Hazel eyes. Height; 5 ft 1 in New Town Charitable Institute. Admission dates: 25 May 1881 to 25 Oct 1881. Discharged; Absent on Pass - Unable to work Ship to colony: Marquis of Hastings
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Revisions
| Contributor | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
Penny-Lyn Beale | 9th Apr 2025 | crime |
Penny-Lyn Beale | 9th Apr 2025 | occupation, date_of_birth |
Penny-Lyn Beale | 9th Apr 2025 | gender |
Anonymous | 12th May 2011 | none |