Joseph Bishop

Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks)
Departure
Jun 1841
Arrival
Oct 1841
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Joseph Bishop
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Stocking maker

Crime

Convicted at: Leicestershire Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd Jun 1841
Arrival: 4th Oct 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Joseph Bishop was transported on the David Clarke, departing 3rd Jun 1841 and arriving 4th Oct 1841 with 308 passengers.

David ClarkeDavid Clarke (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 324 SWD26/1/7 p.422. SWD26/1/8 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/listorphans.php
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

Sheryl avatar
Level 72
on 4th November 2025

Return of Persons convicted, week ending 22 June 1872. Joseph Bishop at Oatlands, per David Clarke, F.S., for larceny, sentence-2 months, a labourer, native place Leicestershire, 62 yrs old, 5 feet 10 inches high, resides at Oatlands. Tasmania Police Gazette, 28th June 1872, p107.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 2nd September 2024

Place of origin: Coleorton, Leicestershire Offence; Stealing 5 fowls & 1 duck 1856 - Marriage Permissions. Bishop, Joseph. David Clarke Marriage to: Mcguiness, Bridget. Ship/free: John William Dare Permission date: 29 Jul 1856 1864 & 1865. Queen's Orphan School. Application for admission CHILDREN; Bishop, Mary Ann - Born 28 October 1857 Bishop, Louisa - Born 1 February 1860 FATHER; Joseph Bishop. MOTHER; Bridget McGuiness - October 1864. - Application for admission of Mary Ann Bishop - Approved. - May 1865 - Application for admission of Lousia Bishop FATHER; Joseph Bishop. At Port Arthur MOTHER; Bridget McGuiness. Under sentence - 3 years Has another child in the Asylum Orphan Number: 345 Orphan: Mary Ann BISHOP Mother: McGUINESS, Bridget Father: Bishop, Joseph Mother's ship: John William Dare Father's ship: David Clarke Age when admitted: 7yrs Date admitted: 21 Oct 1864 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Remarks: 1st prize for reading 1869 - father up for maintenance References: SWD26/7 26/8, 27, Mercury 4 Oct 1865p2 Orphan Number: 344 Orphan: Louisa BISHOP Mother: McGUINESS, Bridget Father: Bishop, Joseph Mother's ship: John William Dare Father's ship: David Clarke Age when admitted: 5yrs 4mths Date admitted: 6 Jun 1865 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School References: SWD26/7, 26/8, 27 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=344