George Benford

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Highway robbery
Departure
Nov 1836
Arrival
Mar 1837
Death
Jan 1848
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Personal Information

Name: George Benford
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: 1st Jan 1848
Age at death: 36
Occupation: Carpenter

Crime

Convicted at: Cambridge Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Nov 1836
Ship: Sarah
Arrival: 29th Mar 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

George Benford was transported on the Sarah, departing 29th Nov 1836 and arriving 29th Mar 1837 with 270 passengers.

SarahSarah (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 405 (205)
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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Convict Notes

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1836 - Indent No; 2581 Trade; Carpenter - 3 years Height; 5 ft 5 1/4 in Age; 24 years 1846 - Tasmania Ledger returns - 1849. No; 2581. Noted in Position Column; DIED; 13 August 1848. 1848 - Australian Convict Transportation Registers. Noted against name; DIED; 13 August 1848