Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Joseph Gardener was transported on the Marquis Of Hastings, departing 15th Jul 1842 and arriving 7th Nov 1842 with 241 passengers.
Marquis Of Hastings (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 141 (72) |
| 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
24 June 1845 - executed at Hobart for the murder of John Mead at Port Arthur. TAHO conduct record: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD34-1-2/RGD34-1-2P078
1845 - Joseph was buried in the Grounds of the Prisoners Barracks in Hobart Town on the 28 June 1845.
Joseph was transported for stealing trousers. He was tried on the 5th of June 1845 for inflicting a mortal wound one inch broad and tree inches deep on William Mead at Port Arthur. The papers say his name was John but the archives say William. Causing almost instantaneously death. He pleaded guilty to stabbing but not meaning to take life. He was found guilty and sentenced to be hung and dissected. He was executed on 24\6\1845.