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Transportation
Thomas Bentley was transported on the Phoenix, departing 29th Aug 1826 and arriving 25th Dec 1826 with 191 passengers.
Built at Thames, England 1798. 589 tons.
Phoenix (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Principal Superintendent of Convict Office, Sydney, January 17, 1844. THE undermentioned Prisoners having absconded from the individuals and employment set against their respective names, and some of them being at large with stolen Certificates and Tickets of Leave, all Constables and others are hereby required and commanded to use their utmost exertion in apprehending and lodging them in safe custody. Any person harbouring or employing any of the said Absentees, will be prosecuted as the law directs. The age of the prisoners is calculated up to the present time. J. M'LEAN, Principal Superintendent of Convicts ... ... Smith Daniel, alias Thomas Bentley, Phoenix (3), 30, Kingston upon Thames, labourer* 4 feet 4 inches, and upwards, fair freckled comp., light brown hair, hazel eyes, scar on right side upper lip, 3 scars in centre of forehead, from Norfolk Island, since 2nd June, 1841. (New South Wales Government Gazette, 19 Jan 1844, Issue No. 10, p. 155)
Thomas was sent to Moreton Bay Penal Settlement, but kept running away from there. Moreton Bay Convict Register. Thos Bently or Smith, per Phoenix 2, tried Dublin, 28 Mar 1826, Stealing silk, 7 years, Barber. Colonial conviction: Gen Sess, Parramatta, 3 Jul 1830, Repeatedly absconding and keeping company in the Bush with the notorious bushranger and murderer McNamara. 3 years. Run. Run 26 Nov Ret 30th 1831. Run 17 May 1832. Ret 16 Dec 1832. Run 23 May 1833.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Thomas Bentley, alias Smith, age on arrival, 13, per Phoenix III (1826) Tried at Dublin. 1826, 7 years for Stealing silk. 2 former convictions. DOB, 1813. Native place, Kingston upon Thames, England. Single. Catholic. Trade, Errand boy. Colonial sentences.