Summary
Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Mar 1840
Arrival
Jul 1840
Death
Aug 1840
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Personal Information
Name: Joseph Blackham
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: 14th Aug 1840
Age at death: 22
Occupation: Blacksmith
Voyage
Departed: 19th Mar 1840
Ship: Maitland
Arrival: 14th Jul 1840
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
Joseph Blackham was transported on the Maitland, departing 19th Mar 1840 and arriving 14th Jul 1840 with 307 passengers.
Built 1810 at Calcutta. Wood ship of 648 Tons.
Maitland (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 168 |
| 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 |
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Convict Notes
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5/4/1839 Coventry Standard Warwickshire, England: COVENTRY POLICE OFFICE Joseph Blackham and Thomas Steadman, for stealing two lambs at Aston, belonging to D. Harvey. Thomas Steadman arrived NSW per 'Woodbridge' 1840. Joseph Blackham was 22 years old on arrival - native place: Birmingham. Joseph was illiterate, protestant, single. Occupation: Blacksmith and screwmaker. 14/8/1840: Joseph died in the Sydney General Hospital. (Was not listed on the Sick List of the Maitland).