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Summary

Born
Jan 1813
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Oct 1845
Arrival
Nov 1845
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Joseph Speakman
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1813
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Blacksmith

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Unknown
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Oct 1845
Ship: Gilbert Henderson
Arrival: 10th Nov 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Joseph Speakman was transported on the Gilbert Henderson, departing 1st Oct 1845 and arriving 10th Nov 1845 with 26 passengers.

Gilbert HendersonGilbert Henderson (generic)

References

Primary SourceConduct Record: CON37/1/2 Page 565 Indent: CON16/1/3 Pages 160-161 Other Records: CON13/1/10 Pages 127-128 CON13/1/10 Page 133 CON13/1/10 Page 134

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Convict Notes

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on 21st May 2025

TRIAL; Grahams Town Court Martial [Town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa] Offence; Desertion and making away with his Reg't clothing Absent 6 months 1847 - Marriage Permissions - 31 Aug 1847 Joseph Speakman, Ship/free: Gilbert Henderson Agnes Wilkie, Ship/free: Emma Eugenia - Approved 1849 - Birth of Ann Speakman. 4 Aug 1849. Registered: Longford. Father's trade; Blacksmith 1852 - Departures. 15 July 1852. Launceston per Ship: City of Melbourne Ship to colony: Gilbert Henderson Bound to: Melbourne as a Cabin passenger. Status: Free by servitude