Joseph Craddock (c. 1771–1846)
Joseph Craddock, a soldier in the NSW Corps, arrived in Sydney aboard the Ganges in 1797. He was living with Mary Cooper by 1806.
Craddock served with the NSW Corps until 1810, then enlisted in the 73rd Regiment, transferring to the 46th Regiment in 1814. He left for England on the Kangaroo in 1817. He had returned by 1819 and was on a list of people to receive a grant of land. In 1825 he was employed as a constable. He died as a pensioner in the Sydney Benevolent Asylum on 22 July 1846; his age was given as 76.
* information from Biographical Database of Australia — https://www.bda-online.org.au
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Craddock, Mary (partner)
- Rowley, Thomas (senior officer)
Citation details
'Craddock, Joseph (c. 1771–1846)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/craddock-joseph-30614/text37941, accessed 9 November 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Craddick, Joseph
Birth
c.
1771
Weyhill,
Hampshire,
England
Death
22 July,
1846
(aged ~ 75)
Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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