Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
Joseph Jephcoat was transported on the York, departing 11th Aug 1832 and arriving 29th Dec 1832 with 201 passengers.
The York I was built in Southwick, West Sussex, England in 1819. 429 tons. Three voyages to Australia with transport convicts - 1829, 1830 and 1832. The York II was built in Sunderland, England in 1854. 940 ton ship. Transported convicts and pensioner guards and families to Western Australia in 1862.
York (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 394 |
| 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
30/3/1832 Leicester Journal Leicestershire, England: COVENTRY LENT ASSIZES Joseph Jephcoat, charged with receiving stolen silk, the property of Mr. Guison, was sentenced to seven years' transportation. Joseph was listed as 27 years old on arrival. Joseph was 5'10¼" tall, sallow complexion, brown hair, reddish whiskers, light blue eyes, married with 2 children, wife at Coventry. 1833 Muster: Public Works 1835 Muster: Assigned to Mr. J. Allen. Jan.1838: TOL 21/8/1838 Colonial Times, Hobart: Joseph Jeffcoat, a ticket-of-leave man, was charged with being out after hours, and assaulting a constable, who apprehended him. Ordered to the tread wheel one week, and his ticket suspended. 24/3/1839: CP 1844: Again convicted - acquitted.