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Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Jul 1830
Arrival
Nov 1830
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Henry Benson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Groom

Crime

Crime: Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Convicted at: Ireland, Down
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd Jul 1830
Ship: Hercules
Arrival: 1st Nov 1830
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Henry Benson was transported on the Hercules, departing 3rd Jul 1830 and arriving 1st Nov 1830 with 205 passengers.

The "Hercules" ship was built in 1801 at South Sheilds, England. 1801 voyage from Ireland to New South Wales, Australia. Sailed via Rio de Janeiro and the Cape. A mutiny occurred just prior to their arrival at Rio - after 45 minutes it was quashed but 13 convicts had been killed. Jeremiah Pendergass was named as the ring leader and shot. 44 deaths in total on this voyage. There was then another ship, also named, "Hercules" built 1822 at Whitby, England who made 3 trips to Austraia, in 1825, 1830 & 1832.

HerculesHercules (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 14th November 2024

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Henry Benson, age on arrival, 19, per Hercules II (2) 1830. Tried at Hillsborough Down Co, 1830, 7 years for Picking pockets. DOB, 1811, Native place, Enniskillen Fermanagh Co. Married, Protestant, Trade, Groom servant indoor.