Summary
Born
Jan 1828
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
Jun 1850
Arrival
Oct 1850
Death
Apr 1855
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Personal Information
Name: Joseph Bennett
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1828
Death: 19th Apr 1855
Age at death: 27
Occupation: Gas Fitter
Crime
Crime: Stealing a watch
Convicted at: Warwick. Boro of Birmingham General Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Transportation
Joseph Bennett was transported on the Nile, departing 27th Jun 1850 and arriving 3rd Oct 1850 with 309 passengers.
Nile (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 285 (144) |
| 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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Place of origin: Birmingham, Warwickshire Offence; stealing 3 watches - never in prison before CON33-1-97 Image 12 Trade; Gas Fitter, height; 4 ft 11 inches aged 22 years old Sandy hair & brown eyes 1855 - Death Under Sentence - CON63-1-2/1355275 No; 22613. Trial; 9 June 1848 DIED; 19 April 1855 aged 27 years old. T.L. DIED suddenly at Longford 1855 - 20 Apr. Inquest; "For some time had labored under a grievous disease of body to wit congestion of the brain & died by the visitation of God"