William Bennett

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Summary

Born
Jan 1810
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Mar 1829
Arrival
Jul 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Bennett
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1810
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Kent Special Session of Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 24th Mar 1829
Arrival: 28th Jul 1829
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Bennett was transported on the Lady Harewood, departing 24th Mar 1829 and arriving 28th Jul 1829 with 274 passengers.

Lady HarewoodLady Harewood (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number H011/7, Page Number 15
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

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Place of origin: Blackheath, Kent CON18-1-12 Image 6 Trade; Labourer aged 19 years old. Height; 5 ft 3 inches 1842 - Marriage Permissions - 5 Oct 1842 William Bennett. Ship/free: Lady Harewood Marriage to: Jane Bryan - Free [No marriage located } 1883 - 1887. New Town Charitable Institute: Name: Bennett, William POL709-1-19 page 164 (22 Jun 1883 to 09 Oct 1883) POL709-1-20 page 128 (24 Jul 1884 to 05 Aug 1884) POL709-1-20 page 171 (26 Sep 1884 to 21 Oct 1884) POL709-1-20 page 15 (17 Nov 1884 to 09 Jan 1885) POL709-1-20 page 106 (25 Mar 1885 to 30 Jun 1885) POL709-1-21 page 3 (29 Sep 1885 to 29 Dec 1885) POL709-1-21 page 60 (11 Jan 1887 to 12 Apr 1887) - Admitted from the District of Hobart & discharged at own request.