Summary
Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Wounding with intent
Departure
Oct 1866
Arrival
Dec 1866
Death
Jan 1902
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Personal Information
Name: Benjamin Shakespeare
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: 1st Jan 1902
Age at death: 77
Occupation: Coal miner
Crime
Crime: Wounding with intent
Convicted at: Staffordshire, Stafford Assizes
Sentence term: 20 years
Voyage
Departed: 13th Oct 1866
Ship: Corona
Arrival: 22nd Dec 1866
Place of Arrival: Western Australia
Transportation
Benjamin Shakespeare was transported on the Corona, departing 13th Oct 1866 and arriving 22nd Dec 1866 with 306 passengers.
Corona (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 93, Class and Piece Number HO11/19, Page Number 186 |
| 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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Feloniously wounding with intent to murder, guilty 20 yrs transportation to Western Australia. Brother of John, both transported for same crime. Died unmarried aged 75 at the Perth Institute WA