Jeremiah Bebbington

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Summary

Born
Jan 1822
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jul 1844
Arrival
Nov 1844
Death
Oct 1890
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Personal Information

Name: Jeremiah Bebbington
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1822
Death: 14th Oct 1890
Age at death: 68
Occupation: Labourer - general
Aliases: James Babbington

Crime

Convicted at: Chester Assizes
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th Jul 1844
Arrival: 15th Nov 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Jeremiah Bebbington was transported on the Lord Auckland, departing 13th Jul 1844 and arriving 15th Nov 1844 with 244 passengers.

Built 1836 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 628 Tons. 1846 - VOYAGE; August 26 -Brown, master, from Dublin 19th April, Passengers-Dr. Roberts, R. N , Surgeon Supt. Lieut. Gorder ; Ensign Thillwall; 65th Regt j Ensign Despard, 99th Regt., and Mr. Moriarty, with 2 sergeants, 48 rank and file, 6 women, 6 children, 65th Regt., and 176 male convicts.

Lord AucklandLord Auckland (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 125 (64)
Source DescriptionThis record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro
Original SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Conviction 30 Mar 1840 - England Convicted of Larceny - 4 months (age stated as 19) Martha Bebbington (23) alias Boden - receiving stolen goods - not guilty Trial at age 22yrs 30 Mar 1844 - England and Wales Convicted of Larceny at Chester Assizes with his brother Elias 31 - he received 10 years, Elias was found Not Guilty Conviction 30 Mar 1844 - Chester UK Ship: Lord Auckland Residence 30 March 1844 - Cheshire, England Transportation conviction date - 10 year sentence - 5ft 8.5 in, Sandy Hair, Oval Head, Hazel Eyes, large nose, small mouth, med chin, Married 1 child... UK Criminal Record 7 May 1844 Married - ages 22 Stealing - 10 years - Chester Assizes - Occupation Labourer Departure 20 Jul 1844 Lord Auckland voyage to Van Diemen's Land - 244 passengers on board - Convicted at Chester Assizes - sentence 10 years Employer: William Carter - for Penal Station Port Arthur Arrival 15 Nov 1844 - Van Diemen's Land trove - Tickets of Leave Granted - Sat 1 Mar 1851 - Ship Lord Auckland Court at age 29yrs 26 Jun 1851 - 'Tasmania', 'Australia' Assaulting, putting in bodily fear, and stealing from the person of William Griffiths 2 crowns value: 5/- and other monies his property - Guilty Verdict Marriage at age 36yrs 1858 - Hobart, Tasmania Both stated as Widow and Widower - St Davids Cathedral Hobart (Libraries Tasmania website). This is Elizabeth 2nd marriage. Elizabeth Williams 1817–1889 On The Run at age 48yrs 1870 - st vincent, Hobart Town, Tasmania, Australia Vic Government Gazette - James Babbington and Elizabeth Williams left Hobart Town for the Country, acc by a small Blk & Tan Dog. Were to give evidence in Perjury case. Employ Mr Stokell, Sorrel. CAMPBELL TOWN--On the 29th instant, a warrant for the arrest of James Babbington, charged with disobeying a summons to appear at the Police Office, Campbell Town, on the 20th instant. Description--5 feet 9 inches high, 45 years of age, fresh complexion, little or no whiskers ; dressed in grey jumper and moleskin trousers. Supposed to have gone to Hobart Town, where his wife is undergoing a sentence. Tasmania Police Gazette, 24th Nov 1871, p188. Death 14 Oct 1890 - New Town Tasmania Australia