Summary
Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
May 1850
Arrival
Aug 1850
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Benjamin Smith
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Voyage
Departed: 3rd May 1850
Ship: Maria Somes
Arrival: 9th Aug 1850
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Benjamin Smith was transported on the Maria Somes, departing 3rd May 1850 and arriving 9th Aug 1850 with 260 passengers.
Maria Somes (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 250. Tasmanian Archives, Conduct Record (CON33-1-96, image 225)& Marriage (CON52-1-7, page 459). England Criminal Register (HO27/82, page 408). |
| 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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Criminal Register: aged 23, cannot read or write, Offence: Sheep-stealing
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Conduct Record: Tried 6 March 1847, aged 26, Trade: Farm Laborer, Transported for Sheepstealing, Single https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-96$init=CON33-1-96p225 Marriage Permission approved dated 28 February 1855, Married 28 March 1855 to Alice Lindsay from ship Aurora https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON52-1-7$init=CON52-1-7p102