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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Joshua Watson was transported on the Phantom, departing 7th Aug 1846 and arriving 11th Nov 1846 with 7 passengers.
Brig Phantom. 157 tons, Chilcott from Calcutta with 10 male convicts
Phantom (generic)References
| Primary Source | Libraries Tasmania's Online collection CON16-1-3 Image 312 |
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Convict Notes
Prisoner discharged from HM Gaols & Houses of Correction, Hobart Town & Launceston, weeks ending, 29 June & 3rd July 1872. From Hobart Town, Joshua Watson, per Phantom, F.S., tried at Pontville, 25 June 1872, for vagrancy, served 3 days, native of Yorkshire, 58 yrs old, 5 feet 4 inches high, greyish hair, large scar across right cheek. Tasmania Police Gazette, 5th July 1872, p112.
Brig; Phantom from Madras India - Chillcott master, 8th September 1846 arrived 11 November 1846. Height; 5 ft 4 inches Age; 32 years old Religion; Protestant. Able to read. Status; Single Offence; Striking Serg't Carey - 84th Reg't & Habitual Drunkenness Trade; Soldier - 84 Reg't 14 years & 9 months & Labourer Native Place; Leeds New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-16 page 147 (11 Apr 1879 to 09 Sep 1879) Discharged at own request able to work POL709-1-18 page 31 (06 Apr 1880 to 22 Feb 1881) Discharged at own request able to work 1883 - Possible Death Record. 11 Sep 1883. Died; New Town Pauper Establishment, Born England aged 65 years old. Trade; Labourer Cause of death; Morbus Cordis