Benjamin Jowitt

Summary

Born
Jan 1806
Conviction
Stealing Cutlery
Departure
Sep 1833
Arrival
Jan 1834
Death
Feb 1854
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Personal Information

Name: Benjamin Jowitt
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1806
Death: 16th Feb 1854
Age at death: 48
Occupation: Labourer - general
Aliases: Benjamin Jewitt, Benjamin Jowett

Crime

Convicted at: York. West Riding Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Sep 1833
Arrival: 14th Jan 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Benjamin Jowitt was transported on the Southworth, departing 21st Sep 1833 and arriving 14th Jan 1834 with 191 passengers.

SouthworthSouthworth (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 230 Conduct Record: CON31/1/24 CON34-1-4 Image 568 Description List: CON18/1/20 Page 188 CON23/1/2 No 741 Muster Roll: CON13/1/6 File 293
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

Gaynor Lovett avatar
Level 49
on 26th July 2026

Source: Prisoner No. 741 (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-24/CON31-1-24P147)

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 2nd July 2025

Place of origin: Sheffield, Yorkshire No; 741 Aged; 27 years old, Height 5 ft 4 1/2 inches. Lame left leg & had crippled HEALTH & WELFARE Saltwater River Insane Asylum: Name; Benjamin Jewitt ** Admission dates: 29 Jan 1852. Ship to colony: Southworth CON127/1/1 page 118 CON127/1/2 page 39 & 40 CON127/1/2 page 68 - DIED; 16 February 1854 - Cause of death; Epibhsia