Joseph Birch

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Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Mar 1844
Arrival
Jul 1844
Death
Mar 1873
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Personal Information

Name: Joseph Birch
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: 8th Mar 1873
Age at death: 54
Occupation: Groom

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Canada, Kingston Court Martial
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 15th Mar 1844
Ship: London
Arrival: 9th Jul 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Joseph Birch was transported on the London, departing 15th Mar 1844 and arriving 9th Jul 1844 with 250 passengers.

1851 Voyage - Ship; London. 611 tons. From Kingston 20 Dec with 285 male convicts

LondonLondon (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 49 (26)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

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Place of origin: Bewdley, Worcestershire CON14-1-28 Image 18 No; 13144 Trade; Groom and Servant Offence; Desertion from 23 regiment at Kingston, Canada Served; 23rd Reg't for 7 years 1873 - General Hospital Hobart Admission dates: 15 Mar 1872 Ship: London. Place of origin: Birmingham ** Trade; Groom Date of death: 08 Mar 1873, Cause of death; Phthisis Pulmonarias ** All details as per the original registers