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
Crime: Stealing Cutlery
Convicted at: York. West Riding Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 21st Sep 1833
Ship: Southworth
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.
Southworth (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian 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 Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Level 49
Level 49
Source: Prisoner No. 741 (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-24/CON31-1-24P147)
Level 338
Level 338
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