05/30/04

L to R Thomas Hallam John Hallam  and  William Henry Hallam

Joseph Hallam married Maria Loach at East Leake Nottinghamshire and had two daughters by her Hannah and Marianne.

On the 1st August 1829 Joseph was convicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to death.  This was later converted  transportation for life. 

Joseph departed Downs on the Calcutta built 'Bussorah Merchant' on the 6th October 1829 bound for Tasmania.  On the 16th August 1833 he applied to have them join him in his exile.

Joseph and Maria settled in Glenorchy and had three sons John, Thomas and William.

Joseph Hallam died on the 14th March 1856 and was buried at O'Briens Bridge.

This is the story of Joseph and Maria, the many associated families and their descendants who number in the many thousands today.

Associated family names are:

Buckney, Bond, Crawford, Cripps, Dennis, Drager, Dunkerley, Forster, Fremlin, Harrison, Holly, Hull, Maddock, Mcgough, Newton, Page, Ricketts, Rider, Smith, Watkins, Webb, Wellard, White, Winch and many Others

A book with many photos and stories is available for purchase at a cost of  $65.00 + P&H