Joseph Duckworth

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Summary

Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1843
Arrival
Aug 1843
Death
Aug 1887
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Personal Information

Name: Joseph Duckworth
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: 12th Aug 1887
Age at death: 62
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster General Sessions
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th Apr 1843
Ship: Gilmore
Arrival: 19th Aug 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Joseph Duckworth was transported on the Gilmore, departing 12th Apr 1843 and arriving 19th Aug 1843 with 254 passengers.

GilmoreGilmore (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 272 CON14-1-20 Image 92
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 5th September 2025

THE FRIENDS OF THE ORPHAN SCHOOLS - Date of Application: 14 Mar 1866 Orphan Number: 1601. Orphan: Rose Ann DUCKWORTH Mother: KEEGAN, Ann Father: DUCKWORTH, Joseph Orphan Number: 1600. Orphan: Mary Ann DUCKWORTH Mother: KEEGAN, Ann Father: DUCKWORTH, Joseph Age when admitted: 9yrs Orphan Number: 1599. Orphan: Joseph DUCKWORTH Mother: KEEGAN, Ann Father: DUCKWORTH, Joseph Orphan Number: 1598. Orphan: James DUCKWORTH Mother: KEEGAN, Ann Father: DUCKWORTH, Joseph Age when admitted: 7yrs Orphan Number: 1597. Orphan: George DUCKWORTH Mother: KEEGAN, Ann Father: DUCKWORTH, Joseph Age when admitted: 5yrs Remarks: The children were not admitted to the Orphan school by 12/- week granted instead of admission to Queens Orphan School References: SWD26/9, 27

Deb Duckworth avatar
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on 29th December 2014

A correction to my last post. Joseph had 8 children not 11

Deb Duckworth avatar
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on 10th April 2012

Joseph was given a conditional pardon on 27 December 1852 and in 1855 married Ann Keegan in Oatlands, Tasmania. They had 11 children. Joseph is buried in Cornelian Bay Cemetery with his daughter Mary Ann, who died aged 19 in 1875.