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Joseph Geddes was transported on the Lord Auckland, departing 29th Sep 1852 and arriving 29th Jan 1853 with 27 passengers.
Built 1836 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 628 Tons. 1846 - VOYAGE; August 26 -Brown, master, from Dublin 19th April, Passengers-Dr. Roberts, R. N , Surgeon Supt. Lieut. Gorder ; Ensign Thillwall; 65th Regt j Ensign Despard, 99th Regt., and Mr. Moriarty, with 2 sergeants, 48 rank and file, 6 women, 6 children, 65th Regt., and 176 male convicts.
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Death under sentence. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON63-1-2$init=1355275 27091. Joseph Geddes. Ld. Auckland (3). Tried Kings Co. 10 Sept 1850, 10 years. 13 Sept 1853. Age 34. Died in hospital Launceston. Tasmanian Conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-112$init=CON33-1-112p109 27091. Joseph Geddes. Tried Kings Co. Genl Ct. Ml. 10 Sept 1850, 10 years. Arrived 29/1/53. Indent: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON14-1-32$init=CON14-1-32p176 and https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON14-1-32$init=CON14-1-32p177 Joseph Geddes, Tried at Kings Co. Genl Ct. Ml, Waterford, 10 Sept 50, 7 yrs, age 34, 5ft 5, religion C.E. can both read and write, single. Offence_ Striking Serjt. Malone , 55 regt. (Previous) -3 Ct Mls, Drunk & abusive, 40 days, 28 days & 3 months. Trade – labourer. Served in 55th Regt, 13 years. Native of Carlisle.