Joseph Levy (1799–1862)
Joseph Levy, a labourer, was sentenced to life transportation for stealing a watch, a watch chain, a watch key and a seal. He arrived in Sydney in 1820 aboard the Mangles. He was described in the ship's indent as having a dark complexion, black hair, dark brown eyes and an aquiline nose. He was sent to Emu Plains where he worked as an overseer for two years. He was granted a ticket of leave in 1827 and a certificate of freedom in 1828. He was granted a conditional pardon on 28 February 1834 and an absolute pardon on 2 June 1841.
Levy moved to Berrima in 1835 where he opened a general store. Two years later he started a small brewery which he sold in 1840. He then became an auctioneer and publican. He later moved to Sydney.
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- death notice, Goulburn Herald (NSW), 1 October 1862, p 2
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Solomon, Rebecca (daughter)
- Solomon, Maurice (son-in-law)
- Levy, Lewis (nephew)
- Mandelson, Caroline (granddaughter)
- Herman, Zillah Hannah (granddaughter)
- Solomon, Rebecca (granddaughter)
- Solomon, Joseph Mark (grandson)
- Solomon, Samuel Henry (grandson)
- Solomon, Charles Edmond (grandson)
- Solomon, Henry Algernon (grandson)
Citation details
'Levy, Joseph (1799–1862)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/levy-joseph-20365/text36687, accessed 13 December 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1799
London,
Middlesex,
England
Death
25 September,
1862
(aged ~ 63)
Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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