Summary
Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
May 1836
Arrival
Aug 1836
Death
Jan 1872
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Personal Information
Name: Benjamin Middleton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: 1st Jan 1872
Age at death: 64
Occupation: Blacksmith
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Salop Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years
Transportation
Benjamin Middleton was transported on the Moffatt, departing 5th May 1836 and arriving 31st Aug 1836 with 404 passengers.
Moffatt (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 270 |
| 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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Benjamin stole 3 ducks from a deceased neighbour, the neighbour's brother took him to court. First placed for 2 years on hulk Justitia, the. To NSW! He worked as a blacksmith , married Caroline Smith ( first wife deceased 1842) then sailed back to England where he had a Blacksmith Business in Yorkshire, immigrated back to Australia, with daughter Sarah, now married to Thomas Bott and adopted son James, on ship Moffatt, arriving 22 aug 1856.