Summary
Born
Jan 1828
Conviction
Theft of hankerchief
Departure
May 1843
Arrival
Sep 1843
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Benjamin Lewis
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1828
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Theft of hankerchief
Convicted at: Somerset, Bath City Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 26th May 1843
Ship: Asiatic
Arrival: 23rd Sep 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Benjamin Lewis was transported on the Asiatic, departing 26th May 1843 and arriving 23rd Sep 1843 with 188 passengers.
Asiatic (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 312 |
| 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
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Convicted of stealing a handkerchief with Edward Phillips (Thomas Arbuthnot 1847 - Phillips lived next door in Bath) and John Green. Born in Bath. Father George, mother Sarah, brother George, sister Harriet. Reported to be 'bad in every respect'