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Joseph Fulwood (Fullard) was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 27th Sep 1834 and arriving 30th Jan 1835 with 270 passengers.
Bengal Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 433 (218) |
| 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 |
Claims
"I'm Colin Buchanan, Joseph is my 3rd great grandfather. I've traced Joseph back on the Fullard line"
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Convict Notes
Joseph Fullwood was put to the bar charged with stealing two mares, value 10£, the property of Mr. John Osborn, of on the May. Mr. Praed conducted the case for the prosecution. Mr. Osborn examined.—l am a merchant, and reside at Linslade. The night of the 23d of May I had the two mares in my field, the gates of which were locked. From what I had heard I went to Birmingham, and at a farm at Bingley Grange I found them. Have seen the prisoner often before this time. was in custody Coventry gaol. I accompanied him to this place. confessed that he had stolen the mares. Told him I would rather have given him 10£ than have had the trouble he had given me. He replied that if he had had one pound he should not have stolen them. There were three other persons present at the time he said it. I held out no hopes to induce him to confess. We all came to Leighton by the coach, and when we got to the sandhill we got down to walk. was at this time that we had the conversation, and of me be merciful. told him should leave it to the country do what they pleased with the offence. then walked and left him with the constable. Mr. John Orton.— I live at Bingley Grange. Remember Mr Osborn corning me about two mares. Found them grazing near my house, they appeared to have been much rode. The prisoner was lying down near them. My house is about 93 miles from the prosecutor's. Asked the prisoner whether they belonged to him; said yes. 1 then asked him where got them from. He said he bought them at .Northampton fair the day before. I told him there had been no fair for week past. then said that they belonged to Mr. Beardsworth, of Birmingham, who gave him ? for his trouble. I replied that they did not appear like his stock. He said yes, they are, for he buys all sorts. The place where he was, was out the Northampton road from whence brought them; on me telling him so, replied that thought it the best road, I told him it was no such thing; and requested him to tell me his line of road, which he did. After some conversation I kept him until the constable came and took him into custody ; kept the two mares in stable until Mr. Osborn came and claimed them. By the Court.—At first asked him whether the mares belonged to him, and he said they did; I told him that one was very much like a mare belonging to my uncle. went to Mr. Beardsworth, and he said that had not employed any person to bring mares of this description to his repository. I received a printed bill by the coach, offering £20 reward for the recovery two mares answering the description of the two had my possession, and sent off instantly Mr. Osborn who came and claimed them as his property. Mr. Joseph Woodman.—l am the assistant to the Magistrates' clerk, and was present when the prisoner was examined; was cautioned not to say any thing that might appear against him at his trial. Mr. Nix.—The constable who apprehended the prisoner, said he was going past Sir. Orton's when saw the prisoner asleep; it was about 10 o'clock in the morning. Went to Mr.Orton's who accompanied me to the place were the prisoner was, and questioned him about the mares. Mr. Orton said one of them was very much like one of his uncle's. I then took the prisoner into custody. The prisoner declined saying any thing in his defence. Verdict, Guilty. Sentence, transportation for life. Bucks Herald, 5 July 1834. Joseph Fulwood (whose case we gave at great length in our Petty Session report), convicted of having stolen two mares, the property of John Osborn, received sentence of Transportation for life. Bucks Gazette, 5 July 1834.
Fulwood is a mispeling of Fullard. I'd like to hear from anyone with more info eg birth or death details. Colin
Joseph Fulwood was 30 years old and his occupation was a "Nailer/Hawker". Joseph was from Staffordshire, 5'8 1/2" tall, ruddy and freckled complexion, light hair, hazel eyes, scars. 27/12/1840: Absconded from Thomas Holmes, Paterson 27/1/1841: Admitted to Newcastle gaol from Sydney district. To be sent to Paterson. 4/2/1843: Admitted to Newcastle gaol from Paterson charged with neglect of duty and insolence. Sentenced to 2 months on the treadmill and to be returned to Government service. 1846: TOL Parramatta 24/3/1847: TOL Passport, Parramatta 12/5/1849: Sydney Morning Herald: Lost TOL for manslaughter, Parramatta. No outcome found. 1849: TOL Maitland 15/10/1850: TOL Passport, Dungog.