Robert Bennett

Summary

Born
Jan 1756
Conviction
Stealing money
Departure
Dec 1801
Arrival
Aug 1802
Death
Jan 1819
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Personal Information

Name: Robert Bennett
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1756
Death: 1st Jan 1819
Age at death: 63
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset Assizes
Sentence term: Life

Voyage

Departed: 31st Dec 1801
Arrival: 14th Aug 1802
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Robert Bennett was transported on the Perseus And Coromandel, departing 31st Dec 1801 and arriving 14th Aug 1802 with 254 passengers.

Perseus And CoromandelPerseus And Coromandel (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 310
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

Maureen Withey avatar
Level 346
on 12th September 2024

Assizes. … Taunton did not finish until Monday; when … Robert Bennett, for stealing 100£ in notes, gold  , ... also received sentence of death, but were reprieved. Chester Courant, 21 April 1801.