Joseph Brewer

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Summary

Born
Dec 1821
Conviction
Robbery with violence
Departure
Aug 1845
Arrival
Jan 1846
Death
Feb 1851
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Personal Information

Name: Joseph Brewer
Gender: Male
Born: 31st Dec 1821
Death: 11th Feb 1851
Age at death: 29
Occupation: Cloth dresser

Crime

Convicted at: York Assizes
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Aug 1845
Ship: Mayda
Arrival: 8th Jan 1846
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Joseph Brewer was transported on the Mayda, departing 27th Aug 1845 and arriving 8th Jan 1846 with 199 passengers.

Built 1845 at Sunderland. Wood barque of 582 Tons.

MaydaMayda (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 374
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

Robyn Everist avatar
52
on 13th October 2025

11 Feb 1851 - executed at Oatlands for the murder of Ann Hefford TAHO record: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/SC32-1-6/SC32-1-6P214

Jillian Brewer avatar
96
on 18th August 2024

Native place: Leeds. Father: Benjamin, mother: Mary. Brothers: Charles, Benjamin and Samuel. Sister: Elizabeth. Sentenced to death for murder on 30 December 1851 and excecuted by hanging at Hobart.