Richard Bennett

Summary

Born
Jan 1796
Conviction
Forgery
Departure
Apr 1819
Arrival
Oct 1819
Death
Jan 1841
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Personal Information

Name: Richard Bennett
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1796
Death: 1st Jan 1841
Age at death: 45
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Forgery
Convicted at: London Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: Life

Voyage

Departed: 30th Apr 1819
Ship: Grenada
Arrival: 21st Oct 1819
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Richard Bennett was transported on the Grenada, departing 30th Apr 1819 and arriving 21st Oct 1819 with 152 passengers.

GrenadaGrenada (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 155 (79) Old Bailey online https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18180909-84 Digital panopticon https://www.digitalpanopticon.org/life?id=obpt18180909-84-defend737
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

Barbara Lister avatar
Level 55
on 21st August 2024

Death sentence respited to transportation for life.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 7th May 2021

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Grenada - 1819 Name; Richard Bennett Age; 23 [1796] Native Place; Derby-shire Trade or calling; Labourer Trial; London G D - 9 Sept 1818. Life Height; 4 ft. 11 1/2 Eyes; Dark Hair; Brown Completion; Dark Ruddy Ticket of Leave; 33/838 Remarks; DIED; in General Hospital. 19 June 1841, 41/6714