Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Benjamin Eaton was transported on the Dudbrook, departing 17th Nov 1852 and arriving 7th Feb 1853 with 235 passengers.
Dudbrook (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 572 |
| 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
Born Woodford, Northampton, Benjamin EATON worked as a groom at Woodford house. Married to Mary Ann HARRIS. In 1851 he was charged and found guilty of setting a haystack alight. He denied the charge, but was found guilty by evidence of large shoe prints with particular markings which led to his home and matched his large feet. Detained on the hulk "Defence" until 17 Nov 1852 when he was sent to West Australia. Granted Ticket of Leave in 1854. His wife and 5 children followed in 1855. Lived in Albany, WA, died of cancer in 1863, buried in Pioneer Cemetary in Albany.