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Transportation
Joseph Wolley was transported on the Albion, departing 21st Sep 1826 and arriving 14th Feb 1827 with 192 passengers.
Albion (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 84 |
| 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
Police Report. Joseph Woolley, Edward O'Hara, and Jane Knight, were placed at the bar, charged as being concerned in the outrageous attack on the house of James Raymond, Esq. at two o'clock on the morning of last Saturday week. Mr. Raymond deposed to the facts of the case to the same effect, as described in our publication of the 15th Instant. His testimony was duly corroborated by several other witnesses. Mr. Raymond, junior, and Serg. Cheese, of the 39th regiment, proved the pursuit and capture of O'Hara, who was clearly identified as the party who entered the house with Woolley. MrJohn Maughan deposed, that the pistol now produced, and which is the one wrested by Mr. R. from the prisoner Woolley, was his property. It was usually kept unloaded on the mantle-piece at his premises on the South Head Road. It was in the charge of Greenwood, who is his assigned servant. On hearing the alarm raised by Mr. R. he hastened to his relief, and found a hat which he had given to Woolley. He went immediately to his farm, and found Woolley,whose duty it was to sleep there, absent. Greenwood, however, was there, and on being questioned as to the pistol, said he had placed it in his box for safety, but on examining it, no pistol was found. Some other circumstances also led to a suspicion that he had harboured and connived with Woolley, in consequence of which he also was taken into custody. He, however, now gave a very feasible account, and was therefore remanded to afford opportunity for enquiry. The other three, viz. Woolley, O'Hara, and Knight, having nothing satisfactory to offer in their defence, were fully committed to take their trials for burglary. Sydney Gazette, 24 Feb 1831. Joseph Woolley and David O'Hara, for a burglary in the dwelling house of James Raymond, Esq. and putting the inmates in bodily fear ; … are all severally ordered for execution on Monday next. Sydney Monitor, 16 July 1831. EXECUTION. — On the morning of Monday the 18th instant, no fewer than Eight culprits suffered death at the usual place of execution, from the drop erected in the yard at the rear of the Sydney Gaol. …  The other culprits were Joseph Woolley and David O'Hara. Both were convicted of entering the dwelling house of Mr Raymond, the postmaster, in the dead of night when through the praiseworthy intrepidity of that Gentleman who resisted the ruffians vigorously, both were frustrated in their nefarious design. Mr. R. maintained a fast hold of one. The other escaped, but was afterwards captured. For these men there could be little commiseration. … The Australian, 22 July 1831.
REWARD OF EIGHT POUNDS. I HEREBY offer the above REWARD for the apprehending and lodging in my custody the person of JOSEPH WOOLLEY, a Prisoner of the Crown, per Ship Albion, age 23 years, a native of Birmingham, five feet four inches and a half high, hazel eyes, brown hair, a bird and J. S. on the right arm, a bird and J. W. and J. on the left arm, and all the fingers of the left and one of the right hand marked round in imitation of rings. GEORGE JILKS, Chief Constable Sydney, Feb. 14, 1831. Sydney Gazette, 15 Feb 1831.
Correction: His height was listed as 5 ft 4 , not 6 foot 4.
Absconded. 2. Woolley Joseph, Albion, 24, Farmer's Man, Birmingham, 6 feet 4 ½, halle eyes, brown hair, ruddy comp. from Mr. Raymond, charged with burglary, and attempt to murder. Sydney Gazette, 22 Feb 1831.
Absconded. 2. Woolley Joseph, Albion, 24, Farmer's Man, Birmingham, 6 feet 4 ½, halle eyes, brown hair, ruddy comp. from Mr. Raymond, charged with burglary, and attempt to murder. Sydney Gazette, 22 Feb 1831.
Committed to Worcester County Gaol. … — By R. Spooner, Joseph Woolley and Elizabeth Wadley, charged with stealing two guns, &c. from the dwelling-house of Mr. J. Bullock, of Yardley. Worcester Journal, 18 Aug 1825. Seven years' transportation. … —Joseph Woolley and Elizabeth Wadley, for stealing various articles from the cottage of Joseph Bullock, of on the 23rd July, — ... Birmingham Journal, 11 March 1826.