Joseph Mobbs

Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Arson
Departure
Nov 1836
Arrival
Mar 1837
Death
Oct 1839
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Personal Information

Name: Joseph Mobbs
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: 4th Oct 1839
Age at death: 25
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Arson
Convicted at: Norfolk Assizes
Sentence term: Life

Voyage

Departed: 29th Nov 1836
Ship: Sarah
Arrival: 29th Mar 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Joseph Mobbs was transported on the Sarah, departing 29th Nov 1836 and arriving 29th Mar 1837 with 270 passengers.

SarahSarah (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 409 (207). Tasmanian Archives.
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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on 4th October 2019

Joseph MOBBS was convicted at Norfolk, England on 26 March 1836 for arson. Life sentence. Gaol report: "charactor good, bad connections". Life sentence. Hulk report: "good". Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship "Sarah" arriving 29 March 1837. Ship surgeon's report: "indifferent". Single man; aged 23yrs; farm labourer; dark complexion; dark hair; grey eyes; 5'3" height. Native place of birth: Tottington, Norfolk, England. (ref. convict record) Colony of VDL: To be employed with the Public Works, by order of the Secretary of State. 12 Jan 1838: Govt gardens: absenting himself from his duties. 6 days on the Tread Wheel. DEATH: Joseph MOBBS died 4th Oct 1839 at New Norfolk, VDL. Hospital patient. Aged 24 yrs. Ship to Colony - "Sarah". (ref. 34/1/2 no. 209)