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Bridget Benson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Dec 1849
Arrival
May 1850
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Bridget Benson
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Country servant

Crime

Crime: Burglary (house breaking)
Convicted at: Ireland, Sligo
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 17th Dec 1849
Ship: Earl Grey
Arrival: 9th May 1850
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Bridget Benson was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 17th Dec 1849 and arriving 9th May 1850 with 123 passengers.

Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.

Earl GreyEarl Grey (generic)

References

Primary SourceTasmanian Archives - linctas

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Convict Notes

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on 12th February 2017

Bridget BENSON was convicted at Sligo, Ireland on 7 March 1849 for burglary - stealing clothes. 1st conviction. 7yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Earl Grey' 1850. Aged 25yrs; widow, 1 child; country servant; 5'1 1/2"; Roman Catholic. Native Place: Co. Sligo Brother: Patrick Note on her file that she applied to have her family brought out to Tasmania. (ref. CO386/154)