Summary
Born
Jan 1765
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Aug 1795
Arrival
Feb 1796
Death
Jan 1815
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Personal Information
Name: William Benson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1765
Death: 1st Jan 1815
Age at death: 50
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Ireland, Limerick
Sentence term: Unknown
Voyage
Departed: 9th Aug 1795
Ship: Marquis Cornwallis
Arrival: 11th Feb 1796
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
William Benson was transported on the Marquis Cornwallis, departing 9th Aug 1795 and arriving 11th Feb 1796 with 198 passengers.
Captain Michael Hogan. Surgeon Matthew Austin. Surgeon John Hogan. First Officer Hugh Reid; Midshipman William Roberts. Embarked: 163 men; 70 women Voyage: 186 days Deaths 11
Marquis Cornwallis (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australia, Convict Index, |
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Convict Notes
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Australia, Convict Index, Name: William Benson Age: 31 Birth Year: 1765 Arrival year: 1796 Arrival State: New South Wales Trial Place: Clonmel, Limerick Ship: Marquis Cornwallis Comments: DIED; 1815