Summary
Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jan 1853
Arrival
Apr 1853
Death
Jul 1901
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Personal Information
Name: Joseph Watkins
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: 24th Jul 1901
Age at death: 77
Occupation: Blacksmith's labourer
Crime
Crime: Sheep-stealing
Convicted at: Worcester. Worcester Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 31st Jan 1853
Ship: Pyrenees
Arrival: 30th Apr 1853
Place of Arrival: Western Australia
Transportation
Joseph Watkins was transported on the Pyrenees, departing 31st Jan 1853 and arriving 30th Apr 1853 with 296 passengers.
Pyrenees (generic)References
| Primary Source | Western Australia Convict Records (Reel No.FCN42, Ref. No. ACC 128/40-43)& (Convict Establishment, Miscellaneous, Ref. No.ACC 1156/V16). Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 93, Class and Piece Number HO11/18, Page Number 24 |
| 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 |
Claims
"Great great great grandfather."
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Rebecca Dalton
Photos
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Convict Notes
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Convict Index: aged 26, Tried Worcester, Married with 1 child, Ship Pyrenees, Occupation: Blacksmith's Striker Convict Records: Joseph Watkins, aged 29, 5 feet 5, Black Hair, Black Eyes, Cut on thumb of left hand, scar on right side of upper lip Convict Records: convictions 2 June 1863 Petty Larceny 6 months; 1 July 1863 Larceny 12 months