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Benjamin Thomas Phillips

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Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jan 1842
Arrival
May 1842
Death
Sep 1871
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Personal Information

Name: Benjamin Thomas Phillips
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: 29th Sep 1871
Age at death: 54
Occupation: Bookkeeper

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 15th Jan 1842
Ship: Isabella
Arrival: 19th May 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Benjamin Thomas Phillips was transported on the Isabella, departing 15th Jan 1842 and arriving 19th May 1842 with 270 passengers.

The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).

IsabellaIsabella (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 2
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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on 10th September 2025

Offence; Breach of Trust Trade; Under Bookkeeper aged 25 years old 1870 - Port Arthur. Admission dates: 1870 Ship to colony: Isabella. Aged 53 years old. Pauper. 1871 - DEATHS; Aged 54 years old. Date of death: 29 Sep 1871. Free Pauper. Port Arthur. Congestion of the Lungs