Joseph Freeman

Summary

Born
Jan 1807
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Aug 1828
Arrival
Dec 1828
Death
Jan 1829
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Personal Information

Name: Joseph Freeman
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1807
Death: 26th Jan 1829
Age at death: 22
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Oxford Assizes
Sentence term: Life

Voyage

Departed: 22nd Aug 1828
Arrival: 24th Dec 1828
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Joseph Freeman was transported on the Royal George, departing 22nd Aug 1828 and arriving 24th Dec 1828 with 160 passengers.

1828 - Ship; Royal George from England. Total No of Embarked; 160 Male English Convicts. 158 Mustered & 2 Died on voyage.

Royal GeorgeRoyal George (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 471 (237)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

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Oxford University and City Herald Oxfordshire, England 1 Mar 1828 Joseph Freeman and Robert Freeman, charged with killing sheep, the property of James Lovelock, of Watlington, with intent to steal the carcase thereof. No ship found for Robert Freeman. Joseph was listed as 21 years old on arrival. Native Place: Oxford. Joseph was literate, protestant, 5'3" tall, sallow complexion, dark brown hair and eyes, small scar corner of right eye. 26/1/1829: Joseph Freeman died, aged 21, at Sydney. Buried at St. Phillips, Sydney. -- Joseph was not listed as sick on the Medical Journal of the Royal George.