Summary
Born
Jan 1822
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jun 1842
Arrival
Nov 1842
Death
Jan 1878
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Personal Information
Name: Benjamin Proverbs
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1822
Death: 1st Jan 1878
Age at death: 56
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Hereford Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 25th Jun 1842
Ship: Emily
Arrival: 24th Nov 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Benjamin Proverbs was transported on the Emily, departing 25th Jun 1842 and arriving 24th Nov 1842 with 240 passengers.
Emily 2 departed Dublin 13/7/1844.
Emily (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 125 (64) |
| 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 4
Level 4
After sentence expiry, became a farmer at Paddys Scrub - Deloraine district - Tasmania. Married 1855. Had 1 son with wife (George) and 2 daughters with his step daughter.