Summary
Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Nov 1841
Arrival
May 1842
Death
May 1851
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Personal Information
Name: Joseph Swettenham
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: 4th May 1851
Age at death: 26
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Derby Borough Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 12 years
Voyage
Departed: 30th Nov 1841
Ship: Somersetshire
Arrival: 30th May 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Joseph Swettenham was transported on the Somersetshire, departing 30th Nov 1841 and arriving 30th May 1842 with 221 passengers.
Somersetshire (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 409 (206) CON33-1-21 Image 175 |
| 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 338
Level 338
Age; 17 years in 1842. DROWNED at North West Bay - 4 May 1851. See Coroners Memo 8 May 1851