Joseph Whitlow

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Summary

Born
Jan 1798
Conviction
Stealing Food
Departure
May 1841
Arrival
Sep 1841
Death
Aug 1866
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Personal Information

Name: Joseph Whitlow
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1798
Death: 29th Aug 1866
Age at death: 68

Crime

Convicted at: Cheshire Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 15th May 1841
Arrival: 12th Sep 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Joseph Whitlow was transported on the Westmoreland, departing 15th May 1841 and arriving 12th Sep 1841 with 204 passengers.

The Westmoreland was a 405-ton sailing ship built in 1832 at Lynn, Norfolk, England. Four (4) sailings listed for her to transport convicts (and some free settlers and soldiers) to Australia - New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). (Voyage in 1838 from Ireland to NSW is currently being compiled, incomplete list of persons to date.)

WestmorelandWestmoreland (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 308
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

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Place of origin: Weaverham, Cheshire 1st Transportation per Ship: Competitor. Arrival: 3rd Aug 1823. Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land No; 498 Trade; Boatman aged 25 years old Status; Married. Wife & 3 children 2nd Transportation; 1841 - Per Westmoreland - 12 September 1841, Tried; Cheshire Q.S. 15 January 1841 Aged; 48 years old, Trade; Ploughman, Widower - 4 children Trade; Offence. Stealing bread. 1866 - General Hospital Hobart Admission dates: 02 Aug 1866. Aged; 74 years old Ship: Competitor. Place of origin: Cheshire Date of death: 29 Aug 1866 Resource: HSD145/1/1 Aug 1866