Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Benjamin Bowater was transported on the Coromandel, departing 25th Jun 1838 and arriving 26th Oct 1838 with 350 passengers.
Coromandel (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 293 (148) |
| 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 |
Claims
No one has claimed Benjamin Bowater yet.
Photos
No photos have been added for Benjamin Bowater.
Convict Notes
Benjamin Bowater was 22 years old on arrival in VDL and his occupation was a "Glass Blower". Character bad, convicted before. Surgeon's Report: To be sent to a penal settlement by order of the Secretary of State. Benjamin was slightly pock-pitted, scars on right arm and wrist and 2 scars on back of left hand, brown eyes, black hair, 5'6 1/4" tall, single, nose has been broken and his native place was Birmingham. 24/12/1844: TOL March 1846: Free certificate. 26/1/1849 & 17/3/1849: Was a passenger from Launceston to Port Phillip (Free). 1850: Married Mary Ann Garven in Victoria. 18/6/1852: The Argus, Melb. Government Land Sale, bought a 2 rood allotment at Avenel, Victoria. 2/10/1855: Bought more land. 17/6/1856: Benjamin and his wife were robbed of money by Janet Wilson, who was found guilty and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. 11/8/1875: Benjamin died at his residence, Adderley Street, West Melbourne aged 62. (The Argus, Melb.) At the time of his death Benjamin owned property in Spencer Street, also in Flemington Road and other property in Adderley St.