Joseph Short

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Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jul 1842
Arrival
Nov 1842
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Joseph Short
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Shepherd

Crime

Convicted at: Bedford Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 15th Jul 1842
Arrival: 7th Nov 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Joseph Short was transported on the Marquis Of Hastings, departing 15th Jul 1842 and arriving 7th Nov 1842 with 241 passengers.

Marquis Of HastingsMarquis Of Hastings (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 137 (70)
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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Place of origin: Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire No; 7005 Trade; Shepherd and Brickmaker aged 28 years old Black hair and Hazel eyes. Height; 5 ft 1 in New Town Charitable Institute. Admission dates: 25 May 1881 to 25 Oct 1881. Discharged; Absent on Pass - Unable to work Ship to colony: Marquis of Hastings