Benjamin Frost

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
May 1833
Arrival
Aug 1833
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Benjamin Frost
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Essex Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 2nd May 1833
Arrival: 26th Aug 1833
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Benjamin Frost was transported on the Captain Cook, departing 2nd May 1833 and arriving 26th Aug 1833 with 232 passengers.

The ship, 'Captain Cook' was built at Whitby, England in 1826. Transported convicts to New South Wales in 1832, 1833 and 1836.

Captain CookCaptain Cook (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 72
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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6/12/1832 Morning Advertiser London, England NISI PRIUS COURT. (Before Mr. Justice Littledale.) HORSE-STEALING. Benjamin Frost and Charles Miles, two decently-dressed labourers were indicted for stealing two horses, valued at 30/. 1833: The National Archives - Home Office: Prisoner name: Benjamin Frost. Prisoner age: 50 years [40 on docket]. Prisoner name: Benjamin Frost. Prisoner age: 50 years [40 on docket]. Court and date of trial: Essex Winter Assizes December 1832. Crime: Horse stealing. Initial sentence: Transport for life. Can find no mention of him in Australia - found no mention of him in the Sick Journal of the Captain Cook.