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Transportation
Joshua Sykes was transported on the Eden, departing 8th Jul 1840 and arriving 18th Nov 1840 with 272 passengers.
Built 1826 at London. Wood ship of 513 Tons.
Eden (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 201 (102) |
| 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
23/3/1839 Kentish Mercury London, England: Joshua Sykes was then again placed at the bar, charged with the wilful murder of Charles Jeffottt, another marine, at Chatham on the 27th of October last. A second count charged him with manslaughter, and a thirt dcount charges him with aiding and abetting some person or persons unknown to commit the act....The Jury deliberated for a short time, and then found the prisoner guilty of manslaughter. Joshua Sykes was listed as a Soldier and 19 years of age in other newspaper reports. 1844: TOL Yass 12/7/1847: COF