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Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jun 1836
Arrival
Oct 1836
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Joseph Milton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Fisherman

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 2nd Jun 1836
Ship: Lady Kennaway
Arrival: 12th Oct 1836
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Joseph Milton was transported on the Lady Kennaway, departing 2nd Jun 1836 and arriving 12th Oct 1836 with 302 passengers.

The 'Lady Kennaway' was built in Calcutta in 1817. A large ship of 584 tons. Transported convicted prisoners to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) in 1834, via Cork, Ireland. Other voyages, to New South Wales, in 1836 and Van Diemen's Land in 1851. Image acknowledgement to Grosvenor Prints. Painted by J.W. Huggins.

Lady KennawayLady Kennaway

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 281 (143). Australian Convict Printed Indentures.
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

Claims

"Joseph Milton aka Melton is my 3rd x Great Grandfather."

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Convict Notes

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on 8th January 2020

The Convict Indentures state that James Milton was 22 years old. He could not read or write; Religion Protestant and his status was single. A native of London and occupation a fishmonger boy. He was convicted of stealing bacon at the Central Criminal Court (The Old Bailey) on 4 January 1836. He was convicted and sentenced to 14 years. He had one prior conviction for which he served four months. Physical attribute Height: 5 feet 1 inches; Complexion fair, ruddy and a little freckled; hair light sandy brown and eyes light grey. Prisoner number 36-2088 and transport number 75.