James Bennett

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Summary

Born
Jan 1797
Conviction
Obtaining by false pretences
Departure
Jul 1821
Arrival
Dec 1821
Death
Jul 1828
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Personal Information

Name: James Bennett
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1797
Death: 3rd Jul 1828
Age at death: 31
Occupation: Plumber & glazier

Crime

Convicted at: London Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Jul 1821
Ship: Minerva
Arrival: 16th Dec 1821
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Bennett was transported on the Minerva, departing 26th Jul 1821 and arriving 16th Dec 1821 with 172 passengers.

The Minerva was built at Lancaster, England in 1804. 4 voyages bringing convict transportees to Australia.

MinervaMinerva (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 76 1821 - 27 July. Discharged from the Ship; Bellerophon to the Minerva bound for NSW.
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 21st August 2023

Convicted Date; 14 Feb 1821. Offence; Fraud [Obtaining goods under false pretenses] Age 24 years old - Estimated Birth Year abt 1797

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 6th July 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, 1826-1879 Name: James Bennet Estimated birth year: abt 1797 Age: 31 Date of Death: 3 Apr 1828 District: Sydney Ship: Minorva

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 23rd May 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Certificates of Freedom, 1810-1814, 1827-1867 . Ticket of Leave Date: 28/113. 16 February 1828