Summary
Born
Jan 1769
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Nov 1789
Arrival
Jun 1790
Death
Jan 1850
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Personal Information
Name: Joseph Saxton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1769
Death: 1st Jan 1850
Age at death: 81
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Convicted at: Derby Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years
Transportation
Joseph Saxton was transported on the Neptune, Scarborough And Surprize, departing 30th Nov 1789 and arriving 26th Jun 1790 with 1084 passengers.
Neptune 809 tons built on the River Thames 1779. The largest ship of the Second Fleet.
Neptune, Scarborough And Surprize (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 29 (16). Australia, Convict Index, 1788-1868. |
| 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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National Archives. HO 47/6/88 1787 Aug 8 Certificate/memorial of William Henry Ashhurst on prisoners capitally convicted on the Midland Circuit, but 'some favourable Circumstances' appeared on/after their trial and recommended to mercy on the condition set against their names: Derbyshire Summer Assizes at Derby Joseph Saxton, for stealing from the person. Transportation for life.