Summary
Born
Jan 1801
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Oct 1826
Arrival
Feb 1827
Death
Jan 1887
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Personal Information
Name: Robert (The Younger) Benjamin
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1801
Death: 1st Jan 1887
Age at death: 86
Occupation: Farmer
Transportation
Robert (The Younger) Benjamin was transported on the Midas, departing 7th Oct 1826 and arriving 15th Feb 1827 with 148 passengers.
Midas (generic)References
| Primary Source | APionustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 94 Book" Pioneers of the Illawarra" |
| 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
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Robert BEnjamin's Headstone is very visable at Mt Kembla Next to the Church He acquired land In Mt kembla and became a Farmer.He married his first wife Ann Burton in 1860 and she died that same year. He married his second wife Susannah Standbridge in 1860. she was only 14.years old.They had 12 children. Benjamin Road in Mt Kembla is named after him.