Summary
Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Mar 1842
Arrival
Jul 1842
Death
Aug 1842
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Personal Information
Name: Joseph Plunkett
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: 23rd Aug 1842
Age at death: 25
Occupation: Ploughman/farm labourer
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Norfolk, Norwich Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 26th Mar 1842
Ship: Candahar
Arrival: 20th Jul 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Joseph Plunkett was transported on the Candahar, departing 26th Mar 1842 and arriving 20th Jul 1842 with 251 passengers.
Candahar (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 52 UK, Prison Hulk Registers and Letter Books |
| 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
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UK, Prison Hulk Registers and Letter Books No; 6016 Offence; Stealing a pair of Highlows Age; 24 years
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Died at New Norfolk 23 August 1842
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Josephs record is pretty empty no mention of why he was transported no surgeons report only that he died at New Norfolk 23\8\1842.