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Joseph Haigh was transported on the Woodman, departing 1st Dec 1825 and arriving 29th Apr 1826 with 150 passengers.
1823 Journey. SHIP News.— The ship Woodman, Captain Ford, arrived from Ireland, via Rio de Janiero, on Wednesday evening the 25th ult. She brings 94 female convicts, in good health; together with 8 children. Including children, there are 38 free passengers, by this opportunity, mostly destined for Van Diemen's Land. Sydney Gazette, 3 July 1823.
Woodman (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 317 (160) |
| 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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National Archives. Hulk Records. HO-9-1_3 Chatham Hulks, Ganymede and Dolphin Hulks. Page 9/44. Received from Lancaster Castle, 26 August 1825. Josh. Haigh, age 48, Stealing 12 pieces Woollen Cloth, Tried at Salford QS, 18 July 1825, 7 years, To NSW 24 Nov 1825.
Joseph's Tasmanian Conduct Record shows that he was previously sentenced to be transported in 1814, at Salford. He served this sentence on the Hulk Captivity, until he received a free pardon. The Salford Quarter Sessions. The New Calendar has seldom exhibited replete catalogue guilty offenders —As our previous report contained some inaccuracies, present the following is complete and correct sketch the results of the trials : be transported years. … Joseph Haigh, for stealing calico; … Manchester Mercury, 8 Nov 1814. HO-9-8_3 (page 36/51) Captivity Hulk Records Received from Lancaster 28 November 1814. Joseph Haigh, age 37, Felony, Tried 26 October, Salford. 7 years. F.P. (Free Pardon) 15 June 1819. Tasmanian Record Convict Conduct Record: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-19/CON31-1-19P68 This record also states he was widowed and had 4 children.
Salford July Sessions. prisoners tried at the present Sessions :— Transported for Seven Years: ... Joseph Haigh, 49, for stealing woollen cloth; ... Manchester Courier, 30 July 1825.
CON31-1-19/CON31-1-19p68 1826 - 11 May. Govt Farm. Out after hours. 1829 - 26 Oct. Porter, House of Correction. Offence; Conveying several letter & provision & some Handkerchiefs into House of Correction & which were taken from his person by McDovell. Received 50 lashes & chain Gang - 3 months 1833 - 23 Aug. F.S. Drunk fined 5s 1836 - 12 Jan. Christain Kennedy held a T.L. Her offence; Misconduct in living in a different place of residence to the one that was given to the Police Office, with being found in bed with Josh Haig, and keeping an improper connection with him. Sentence; House of Correction - 3 months. Ticket of Leave suspended 1836 - Marriage. Parish of St David's Hobart Town Joseph Haigh of this Parish. Widower. Christain Kennedy. Ticket of Leave. Spinster. Ship; Mellish Married by Banns 2 May 1836 1844 - Death. Christain Haigh. 2 April 1844 Aged; 36 years old. Trade; Woollen Manufacturer. Cause of death Consumption Joseph Haig, shoemaker, Informant