Joseph Sheen

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Summary

Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jan 1834
Arrival
May 1834
Death
Jan 1854
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Personal Information

Name: Joseph Sheen
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: 12th Jan 1854
Age at death: 36
Occupation: Stocking maker

Crime

Convicted at: Leicester Borough Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 4th Jan 1834
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 9th May 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Joseph Sheen was transported on the Moffatt, departing 4th Jan 1834 and arriving 9th May 1834 with 400 passengers.

MoffattMoffatt (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 264
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 3rd July 2024

SAMUEL WITHERS, 17, JOSEPH SHEEN, 16, CORNELIUS STONE. 16, charged with having, the 27th of February ult. stolen 40 yards of cloth, the property of John Breffit. Guilty, Withers and Sheen transported for life: Stone, one month hard labour. Leicester Chronicle, 30 March 1833.