Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Joseph Stephenson
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
Joseph partnered James Barnes. (Agamemnon 1820) in Highway Robbery at Liverpool NSW.
Source: The Australian 30 June 1829 page 3 and others
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 June 2014
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Research notes
Joseph was born about 1797 and convicted at Durham Assizes on 4 August 1817 and sentenced to 14 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 June 2014
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Joseph aged about 20 travelled on Lady Castlereagh noted as arriving Van Diemans Land, it is not known how he came to NSW.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 June 2014
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Joseph and James Barnes (Agamemnon 1820) were convicted on 29 June 1829 of bushranging highway robbery of Joshua John Moore at Liverpool NSW and sentenced to death.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 June 2014
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Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 4 Jun 1829 p2 & 30 Jun 1829p2 and The Australian 5 Jun 1829 p3 & 12 Jun 1829 p3 & 30 Jun 2819 p3 and Sydney Moniter 4 Jul 1829 p2 & 6 Jul 1829 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 June 2014
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Joseph Stephenson and James Barnes were both hanged on 13 July 1829 in Sydney NSW.
Source; Sydney Moniter 18 July 1829 page 4 & 20 July 1829 page 4
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 June 2014
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Sources
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/2, p.398
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