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Transportation
Joseph Hunt was transported on the Asiatic, departing 26th May 1843 and arriving 23rd Sep 1843 with 188 passengers.
Asiatic (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 314 |
| 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
1872 - QUEENS ORPHAN SCHOOL. Application for admission 29 February 1872; FATHER; Joseph Hunt, MOTHER Bridget Henigan " On the 13th a woman named Bridget Henigan per E. London with a little girl about 13 years old [Maria Hunt aka Maria Lee] was picked up by the Ross Police in a state of starvation. The mother was admitted to the Campbell Town Hospital having cancer in the womb. She remained there until 27 October when she left of her own accord. The child was admitted to the Police Station untill the 19 October when a place in service was procured for her. The master has been anxious to get rid of her and refused to keep her any longer. No trace of the mother can be found SWD26/1/12 Image 320 (5 pages)
Place of origin: Worcester, Worcestershire Aged; 15 years old on arrival 1859 - BIRTH OF DAUGHTER; Maria Hunt. Father: Joseph Hunt, Shoemaker & Mother: Bridget Hunt formally Hinnigan, Date of birth: 30 Aug 1859 RGD33/1/37 no 1216 1863 - QUEENS ORPHAN SCHOOL ** Application for admission 22 June 1863; father John Lee, mother Bridget Hanigan/Daly. ** Application for admission 22 June 1863; Joseph Hunt, mother Bridget Hanigan/Daly CHILDREN Bridget Lee, Aged; 9 years 6 months Elizabeth Lee, Aged; 7 years 5 months 21 days Maria Hunt, Aged; 3 Years 8 months 30 days FATHER; John Lee - Dead. Ship; Susan. 1842. Shoemaker. Married 14 years ago Joseph Hunt - In House of Correction, Launceston. Ship; Asiatic. 1843. Shoemaker. Married at Port Sorrel MOTHER; Bridget Hanigan/Daly, Margaret St, Launceston. Ship; East London. Free Certificate; 23 September 1849 No Employment 1863 - COURT; Joseph Hunt. Free by servitude. Ship: Asiatic Trial date: 2 May 1863. Launceston Offense: Misdemeanor - attempt to commit felony Verdict: Guilty FRIENDS OF THE ORPHAN SCHOOLS. Orphan Number: 2740 Orphan: Maria HUNT Mother: HANIGAN/DALEY, Bridget Father: HUNT, Joseph Mother's ship: East London Father's ship: Age when admitted: 3yrs 8mths Date admitted: 1863 Date discharged: Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Remarks: father in prison References: SWD26/6, CSD25/12/668 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=2740 1875 - POSSIBLE DEATH RECORD. Date of death: 24 Sep 1875 Aged; 50 years old. Shoemaker. Died from Inflammation of Liver