Joseph Roberts

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Summary

Born
Jan 1765
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Dec 1829
Arrival
May 1830
Death
Apr 1839
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Personal Information

Name: Joseph Roberts
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1765
Death: 17th Apr 1839
Age at death: 74
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Worcester Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 2nd Dec 1829
Ship: Mermaid
Arrival: 7th May 1830
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Joseph Roberts was transported on the Mermaid, departing 2nd Dec 1829 and arriving 7th May 1830 with 200 passengers.

MermaidMermaid (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 251 (128)
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 21st November 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, 1826-1879 Name: Joseph Roberts Date of Death: 17 Apr 1839 District: Macquarie Ship; Mermaid.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 21st November 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842. Name; Joseph Roberts. Ship; Mermaid Indent No; 179. Age; 65 Est birth Year; 1765 Unable to Read & Write; Married, with 6 children Religion; Protestant Native Place; Hereford Calling; Ploughman, reaps Offence; Lamb stealing Date of Trial: 1 Aug 1829 Sentence; 14 years Height; 5 ft. 3 1/2 in Complexion; Ruddy freckled Hair; Grey bald forehead Eyes; Grey Remarks; TOO OLD FOR ASSIGNING Noted across the ticket; Died in Port Macquarie Hospital 14? April 1839 1834 - 1839. Pardon. No; 373. 1837 - Convict Muster; Age; 701. Government. Port Macquarie