Summary
Born
Jan 1803
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jun 1835
Arrival
Oct 1835
Death
Jan 1845
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Personal Information
Name: Eliza Benwell
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1803
Death: 1st Jan 1845
Age at death: 42
Occupation: Housemaid
Aliases: Wright (Alias)
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 14 years
Voyage
Departed: 11th Jun 1835
Ship: Hector
Arrival: 20th Oct 1835
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Eliza Benwell was transported on the Hector, departing 11th Jun 1835 and arriving 20th Oct 1835 with 134 passengers.
Hector (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 82 |
| 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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1835 - Source; CON40-1-1 Image 224 Indent No; 320. Trial; 11 May 1835 Transported for stealing a shawl. Eliza stated she was transported for unlawfully pledging 1835 - Source; CON19-1-13 Image 149 Trade; Plain Cook & House-maid Height; 5 ft 2 1/2 in Age; 32 Native Place; Reading
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Eliza was tried and convicted of aiding and abetting in the murder of Jane Saunders and was sentenced to be hung and anatomized 30\9\1845.