Summary
Born
Jan 1799
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
May 1826
Arrival
Sep 1826
Death
Jan 1875
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Personal Information
Name: Josias Relfe
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1799
Death: 1st Jan 1875
Age at death: 76
Occupation: Shepherd
Crime
Crime: Sheep-stealing
Convicted at: Kent, Liberty of Romney Marsh Session of Peace and Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 21 years
Voyage
Departed: 10th May 1826
Ship: Marquis Of Huntley
Arrival: 13th Sep 1826
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
Josias Relfe was transported on the Marquis Of Huntley, departing 10th May 1826 and arriving 13th Sep 1826 with 202 passengers.
Marquis Of Huntley (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 28 |
| 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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When Josias was transported he left behind a wife who he had married the previous year (1824) and a daughter living in Aldington, Kent. In 1828 Josias wife Ann, married bigamously Thomas Wire of Aldington stating that she was a widow at the time of her marriage. Two of Thomas' brothers Richard and William Wire had been transported the previous year for smuggling (See The Aldington Gang)