Summary
Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jul 1837
Arrival
Oct 1837
Death
Jan 1901
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Personal Information
Name: Charles Benson
Gender: Unknown
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: 1st Jan 1901
Age at death: 82
Occupation: Leather trunk maker
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 10th Jul 1837
Ship: James Pattison
Arrival: 25th Oct 1837
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
Charles Benson was transported on the James Pattison, departing 10th Jul 1837 and arriving 25th Oct 1837 with 272 passengers.
James Pattison (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 80 |
| 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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He made good of his life by becoming a successful entrepreneur establishing at first a butchery business in Sydney and later in Melbourne before owning and managing several hotels in Melbourne and Ballarat.