Benjamin Dunt

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Summary

Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Embezzlement
Departure
Oct 1852
Arrival
Feb 1853
Death
Nov 1891
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Personal Information

Name: Benjamin Dunt
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: 7th Nov 1891
Age at death: 71
Occupation: Cheesemonger

Crime

Crime: Embezzlement
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 23rd Oct 1852
Arrival: 23rd Feb 1853
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Benjamin Dunt was transported on the Oriental Queen, departing 23rd Oct 1852 and arriving 23rd Feb 1853 with 280 passengers.

Oriental QueenOriental Queen (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 531 (268)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

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No; 27649. TRIAL; 4 March 1850 - Embezzlement Trade; Cheese Monger, Height; 5 ft 8 3/4 inches aged 32 years old 1887 - New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-21 page 64 (14 Jan 1887 to 19 Apr 1887). Name; Benjamin Dent. Ship to colony: Oriental Queen. Discharged at own request 1889 - New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-23 page 24 (27 Sep 1889 to 04 Feb 1890). Name; Benjamin Dent. Ship to colony: Oriental Queen Discharged at own request 1890 - New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-23 page 8 (18 Mar 1890 to 02 Jan 1891) Name; Benjamin Dent. Ship to colony: Oriental Queen. Absent on Pass 1891 - Possible Death Record. Died New Town Charitable Institution aged 72 years old, Blacksmith from Senile Debility Burial 10 November 1891. Cornelian Bay, Pauper, Section A, Number 528