Benjamin Leadbetter

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Summary

Born
Jan 1799
Conviction
Handling/receiving stolen goods
Departure
Aug 1852
Arrival
Dec 1852
Death
Apr 1867
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Personal Information

Name: Benjamin Leadbetter
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1799
Death: 16th Apr 1867
Age at death: 68
Occupation: Blacksmith

Crime

Convicted at: Stafford, Stafford Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Aug 1852
Arrival: 16th Dec 1852
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Benjamin Leadbetter was transported on the Equestrian, departing 27th Aug 1852 and arriving 16th Dec 1852 with 295 passengers.

Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.

EquestrianEquestrian (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 513 (259)
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 24th March 2025

CON33-1-111 Image 178 No; 6864. Aged; 53 years old - Married 1867 - General Hospital Hobart Admission dates: 15 Feb 1867 Ship: Equestrian 3 Place of origin: Salop Date of death: 16 Apr 1867, aged 60 years old, Protestant. F.S. from a cut throat, Trade; blacksmith Suicide.-The man Benjamin Ledbetter, who out his throat at the Dog and Partridge, in Goulburn Street, in February last, died in the General Hospital on Tuesday. An inquest will be held,