Summary
Born
Unknown
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jul 1851
Arrival
Oct 1851
Death
Jun 1852
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Personal Information
Name: Joseph Packer
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: 13th Jun 1852
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Theft - larceny
Convicted at: Gloucester. Gloucester Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 16th Jul 1851
Ship: Minden
Arrival: 14th Oct 1851
Place of Arrival: Western Australia
Transportation
Joseph Packer was transported on the Minden, departing 16th Jul 1851 and arriving 14th Oct 1851 with 302 passengers.
Minden (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 161 (83) |
| 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 |
Claims
"Joseph is my 2nd cousin 3x removed. He was the son of William Packer and Mary Southwood"
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Photos
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Convict Notes
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Baptised 20th February 1831. Hence about 13 when first in trouble with the law. About 15 when transported. He died from being accidentally shot.
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(from newspaper) Stole 8 files, the property from Messrs. Clark, Maze & co of the Great Western Cotton Works. He attempted to sell them on, claiming that they belonged to his brother. Had already been convicted in 1844, for 2 months, for stealing pears & apples