Benjamin Hill

Summary

Born
Jan 1813
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jun 1845
Arrival
Oct 1845
Death
Nov 1865
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Personal Information

Name: Benjamin Hill
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1813
Death: 5th Nov 1865
Age at death: 52
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Gloucester Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Jun 1845
Arrival: 15th Oct 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Benjamin Hill was transported on the Equestrian, departing 30th Jun 1845 and arriving 15th Oct 1845 with 299 passengers.

Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.

EquestrianEquestrian (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 320
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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on 21st August 2023

1850 - Asylum - Patients Admitted (earlier at Saltwater River, later Port Arthur), 1850-1853 Date; 30 January 1850. Aged 25 years. ** As per register Original Admission - 30 December 1847. Disease on Admission; Mania Statement from New Norfolk Asylum; Incoherent, generally quiet and amenable, subject to attacks of Stuper 1852 - Free Certificate. 30 April 1852 1865 - DIED; in the General Hospital Hobart