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Joseph Orland Oakley was born on 5th February 1810, in Chertsey, Surrey, England, the son of James Oakley (1772-1813) & Sarah White (1771-1831). Joseph at the age of 18, was 5’6” tall. Fair complexion, round head, brown hair, Low forehead, eyebrows brown, eyes dark blue, medium length nose, small mouth. Joseph was by trade a blacksmith, Groom, Labourer & Carrier.
Joseph was tried in the Old Bailey, Middlesex, England, for stealing an old coat and an old saddle. Joseph’s plea was that it was done out of despair and starvation. Found guilty, was sentenced to 7 years and transportation.
Joseph departed 20th December 1832, Portsmouth England, aboard the ship ‘Lotus’, arriving 16th May 1833 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, as a Convict.
Joseph was consigned to a man called Hudspeth, who was very strict and cruel to all of his convicts.
Over a period of time, Joseph was given 101 lashes by Hudspeth, and reprimanded, cautioned, dismissed, and even given 7 days on bread and water.
In 1840 Joseph was given his ticket of leave, however it was crossed out by Hudspeth, and in 1841, finally was given his ticket of leave.
On 16th May 1833, Joseph married Sarah Ann Smith in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. They were married for over 50 years, with Sarah passing away in 1883.
Joseph and Sarah had 9 children.
Sarah Ann Harriet Oakley, John James Oakley, Edward Thomas Oakley, Georgina Rachel Oakley, Frederick Charles Oakley, Louis Joseph Orland Oakley, Martha Elizabeth Oakley, Sarah Anne Frances Oakley, and William Henry Oakley.
Joseph was granted property in Oatlands, Tasmania, where he became began a blacksmith shop, dwelling and cottage. Joseph also became a carrier. He worked hard, raised his growing family and became well respected in the community.
In 1895 Joseph travelled to India, to see his son Louis, died 12th October 1895, and was buried there.
Submitted by Researcher (Jill Mozina) on 8 November 2021
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- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/8, p.507
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