Benjamin Hart

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Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Jun 1850
Arrival
Oct 1850
Death
Oct 1885
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Personal Information

Name: Benjamin Hart
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: 13th Oct 1885
Age at death: 68
Occupation: Tailor

Crime

Convicted at: Warwick. Boro of Birmingham Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Jun 1850
Ship: Nile
Arrival: 3rd Oct 1850
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Benjamin Hart was transported on the Nile, departing 27th Jun 1850 and arriving 3rd Oct 1850 with 309 passengers.

NileNile (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 285 (144)
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

Sheryl avatar
72
on 22nd September 2025

Prisoner discharged from H M Gaols, weeks ending 4th & 8th May 1872. From Hobart Town, Robert Blakey, per Nile, F.S., tried at Oatlands, 6 Apr 1872, for being on premises for unlawful purpose, served 1 month, native of London, 55yrs, 5 feet 7 1/2 inches high, black hair, large scar on right cheek. Tasmania Police Gazette, 10th May 1872, p80.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 21st January 2025

Place of origin: Birmingham, Warwickshire No; 22714 Trial; 23 March 1848. Offence; Breach of Trust, Stealing clothing Protestant, able to read & write. Hair; dark brown & grey eyes Trade; Tailor can cut out, Height; 5 ft 8 inches aged 33 years old 1885 - New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-20 page 164 (06 Jul 1885 to 06 Oct 1885) DISCHARGED; At own request. Able to work 1885 - 13 October 1885. Died in the General Hospital Hobart. 1885 - 17 October 1885. Burial, Cornelian Bay Cemetery Age; Unknown. Residence; Brighton Cornelian Bay, Pauper, Section A, Number 460