Summary
Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Sep 1834
Arrival
Jan 1835
Death
Jan 1904
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Personal Information
Name: William Bennett
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: 1st Jan 1904
Age at death: 90
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Kent, Rochester Session Peace and Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 27th Sep 1834
Ship: Bengal Merchant
Arrival: 30th Jan 1835
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
William Bennett was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 27th Sep 1834 and arriving 30th Jan 1835 with 270 passengers.
Bengal Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 436 |
| 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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William Bennett was 20 years old when transported for "Stealing Sails". 1837: Assigned to A W Scott, Newcastle 26/9/1837: Assigned servant to A W Scott - John Jones remanded on a charge of assaulting Bennett. 16/1/1838: Sentenced to 50 lashes for pilfering, Newcastle. 31/8/1842: COF 1847: Labourer from Essex - Admitted to Newcastle gaol. 25/5/1856: Married Harriet Manser (from Essex) at St George NSW. They had 7 children. 16/8/1904: William died at Balmain.