Summary
Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Sep 1845
Arrival
Dec 1845
Death
Apr 1883
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Personal Information
Name: Joseph Gardner
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: 4th Apr 1883
Age at death: 72
Occupation: Agricultural labourer
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Oxford Assizes
Sentence term: 12 years
Voyage
Departed: 6th Sep 1845
Ship: Pestonjee Bomanjee
Arrival: 30th Dec 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Joseph Gardner was transported on the Pestonjee Bomanjee, departing 6th Sep 1845 and arriving 30th Dec 1845 with 300 passengers.
Built 1835 at Dumbarton, Scotland. Wood barque of 595 Tons.
Pestonjee Bomanjee (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 390 |
| 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
Level 2
Level 2
Married Ruth Cunningham in 1861 at Castlemaine, Victoria. She was his 2nd wife. He is my Great great Grandfather. He died at home sitting in front of the fire smoking a pipe. Coroners inquest confirms death from excessive tobacco smoking.April 1883
Level 4
Level 4
Released after serving 7 of the 12 years.