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Joseph Smith was transported on the Sir George Seymour, departing 4th Nov 1844 and arriving 27th Feb 1845 with 345 passengers.
Built c 1840. Wood ship of 580 Tons. THE 'EXILES' PER SIR GEORGE SEYMOUR'. The accounts given in the Hobart Town papers of the conduct, during the voyage, of the "Exiles" by the above ship, and of the cleanliness which pervaded the vessel on her arrival, are very flattering to all those concerned. The annexed is from the COURIER, of the 4th instant: 'The men, too, are of a very superior order, and the greatest credit is due to Dr. Hampton, the Surgeon-Superintendent, for the excellent arrangements which are discoverable in their comfort and classification. The vessel proceeds to Port Phillip the latter end of the present week with that portion of the prisoners who have obtained conditional pardons. The remainder, by far the larger portion, ticket-of-leave men and pass-holders, remain in the Colony. The Government have rented Mr. Solomon's house in Argyle-street, as a hiring depot for those latter men who are well clad, and present, altogether, a very different appearance from the ordinary class of convicts. Several of the men, we under stand, have been already engaged, at wages varying from ten to twelve pounds a year; and every facility is afforded by the Surgeon-Superintendent to those who, for the purpose of engaging servants, visit this vessel. It is necessary, however, to be provided with an order from the Colonial Secretary to go on board the ship." The Australian, 20 March 1845.
Sir George Seymour (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 212 |
| 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
**Two Joseph Smith's on this voyage** (The other Joseph Smith was tried at Louth/Lincolnshire). Old Bailey: JOSEPH SMITH. Theft: pocketpicking. 3rd April 1843 Verdict Guilty > unknown Sentence Transportation JOSEPH SMITH was indicted for stealing, on the 13th of March, 1 crown-piece, and 1 shilling, the monies of William Rohrs. ELIZABETH ROHRS. I am the wife of William Rohrs, a sugar-baker, and live in Pell-street, Ratcliffe-highway. On the 13th of March I was in an omnibus with a child in my lap, going towards Notting-hill—the prisoner got in at Cornhill—I am sure he is the man—he sat on the right side of me—I was on the left side—he was nearer the door than I was—I had a bag on my right side, the same side as the prisoner sat—I had a purse in my bag containing a 5s. piece and a shilling—I saw the prisoner's hand move—a lady sat opposite me—she looked at me, and I thought of my bag—I put my hand down to take my bag up, the purse was hanging out, and it dropped—I took it up, examined it, and the 5s. piece and the shilling were gone—I laid hold of the prisoner's, arm as he was going to get up directly I felt my purse—I caught hold of his coat, he put his hand up to the side of the omnibus door, and I saw a 5s. piece in his hand—I gave an alarm, and the conductor ran after him—I am sure he is the man. Cross-examined by MR. BALLANTINE. Q. How long had you an opportunity of seeing him? A. He got in at Cornhill, and got out at the Mansion-house—he was in about a quarter of an hour—the omnibus stopped at the Mansion-house, and he got out there, immediately after he took my money. PRISCILLA WILSON. I was in this omnibus—I saw Mrs. Rohrs—I saw the prisoner—as soon as he got into the omnibus he looked at the bag, which laid on the seat—he put his coat out, and I saw him put his hand under his coat, where the bag laid—I nodded to the prosecutrix to take notice of it—she stopped him—he put his hand behind him to another man. Cross-examined. Q. Are you sure of the person? A. Yes—he got in at Cornhill—the omnibus stopped at the Mansion-house for a passenger, and he jumped out immediately. WILLIAM FRYER . I am conductor to this omnibus. The prisoner got in opposite the Exchange, and got out at the Mansion-house—it is a very uncommon thing for a person to do that—the lady laid hold of the prisoner's coat—I ran after him—he had paid me 6d. DAVID GORMAN. I saw the prisoner running up Cornhill—I stopped him after a good run—I succeeded in laying hold of his collar—he was stopped by a gentleman, but got away—I succeeded in taking him. CHARLES TYE (City police-constable, No. 489.) I took the prisoner, and found on him four sixpences, a gold pencil-case and 4d. in halfpence. GUILTY. Aged 21.— Transported for Seven Years. Joseph Smith was listed as being 24 years old on arrival in VDL - he was born in Birmingham, County of Warwickshire. Previous offences: For similar offence 8 months; rescuing a prisoner 18 months. Occupation: Coach Painter. Joseph was 5'5" tall, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, scar on forefinger left hand, wart over left eyebrow, read and writes, married - no children -- or also listed as single. Brothers: Matthew, Mark, Luke Sisters: Mary, Jane, Caroline 1/12/1846: TOL 14/11/1848: CP