Benjamin King

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Summary

Born
Jan 1804
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jan 1832
Arrival
Jun 1832
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Benjamin King
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1804
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Farmer

Crime

Convicted at: Gloucester Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Jan 1832
Ship: John
Arrival: 8th Jun 1832
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Benjamin King was transported on the John, departing 26th Jan 1832 and arriving 8th Jun 1832 with 200 passengers.

John 1st arrived in Sydney Cove on the 25th November 1827. 185 Male convicts. of which 7 were sent to the hospital, 3 Died. Surgeon Superintendent- Died on the voyage . John - 1836/1837 Voyage. Medical Journal was lost on the homeward passage by the shipwreck of the Ship "Medora' There is an index only.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 255 (128)
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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Benjamin King was 27 years old when transported. His occupation was a Farmer/Labourer. 1840: TOL Bathurst 12/4/1942: TOL Passport, Bathurst Bench. 31/3/1842: Was a witness to a shooting at the house of Patrick Grady at Brisbane Valley near Bathurst. 1/7/1843: CP - Recommended by Sir James Dowling.