Joseph Roberts

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Summary

Born
Jan 1801
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Sep 1820
Arrival
Dec 1820
Death
Jun 1831
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Personal Information

Name: Joseph Roberts
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1801
Death: 1st Jun 1831
Age at death: 30
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: York Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd Sep 1820
Ship: Juliana
Arrival: 28th Dec 1820
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Joseph Roberts was transported on the Juliana, departing 3rd Sep 1820 and arriving 28th Dec 1820 with 160 passengers.

JulianaJuliana (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 392. Tasmanian Archives - convicts
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

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Convict Notes

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on 28th June 2016

Joseph Roberts was convicted at York, England on 4 Mar 1820 for Burglary. Life sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Juliana' 1820. Gaol Report: very bad Hulk Report: bad Father & mother at 9 Silver Street, Assignment in Colony. 24 Feb 1825: absent from his hut. 25 lashes. 31 Jan 1827: charge of assaulting fellow prisoner. 2 Jan 1828: charge of assaulting fellow prisoner. 12mths in a Chain Gang. 1 July 1836: Conditional Pardon granted, no. 882. 21 July 1837: Special permission given by Governor for Joseph to proceed in the service of Mr. Sinclair of Launceston to Port Phillip. 11 June 1841: Free Pardon granted no. 730.