Joseph Coleman

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Summary

Born
Jan 1813
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Aug 1836
Arrival
Nov 1836
Death
Nov 1836
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Personal Information

Name: Joseph Coleman
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1813
Death: 10th Nov 1836
Age at death: 23
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Aug 1836
Arrival: 15th Nov 1836
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Joseph Coleman was transported on the Henry Porcher, departing 1st Aug 1836 and arriving 15th Nov 1836 with 261 passengers.

1825 Journey. On Saturday morning (3 Dec) arrived from London and Dublin, the ship Henry Porcher, Captain John Thompson, with 175 male prisoners, having lost one man - the rest in good health. She sailed from London the 10th of July, and Dublin the 5th of August. The guard comprises a detachment of the 47th Regiment, under the orders of Captain Donaldson. The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. CARTER, R. N. Sydney Gazette, 5 Dec 1825.

Henry PorcherHenry Porcher (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 321 (163)
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: Aldgate, Middlesex Libraries Tasmania's Online collection - CON18-1-9 Image 14 Trade; Labourer aged 23 years old New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. Year; 1841 No; 2095 Name; Joseph Coleman Ship; Henry Porcher Noted against name; DIED. 10 November 1838 Burials in the Parish of Launceston – St Johns Launceston No; 180 Abode; Launceston Hospital Burial; 1838, 30 October Aged years old "about 25 years old" Ship; Henry Porcher Status; Convict servant to J Green - Accidently drowned [Slipped and fell into the River