Summary
Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1838
Arrival
Aug 1838
Death
Jan 1838
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Personal Information
Name: William Bennett
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: 1st Jan 1838
Age at death: 19
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 11th Apr 1838
Ship: Lord William Bentinck
Arrival: 26th Aug 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Bennett was transported on the Lord William Bentinck, departing 11th Apr 1838 and arriving 26th Aug 1838 with 321 passengers.
Lord William Bentinck (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 243 (123) |
| 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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1837 - 12 June 1837. Trial; Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of simple larceny (for stealing, on the 9th of June, 25 yards of lining, value, 2s.; the goods of John Jacobs; to which he pleaded.). Found guilty. Sentenced to transportation. 1837 - 26 June. Received on board the prison hulk; Leviathan. 1838 - 6 April 1838. Boarded the ship; Lord William Bentinck. 1838 - 30 June 1838. Died on Voyage.