Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Benjamin Sparks was transported on the Minerva, departing 25th May 1838 and arriving 28th Sep 1838 with 161 passengers.
The Minerva was built at Lancaster, England in 1804. 4 voyages bringing convict transportees to Australia.
Minerva (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 277 (140) |
| 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
Place of origin: Taunton, Somerset Wilton Goal - Register of Prisoners Benjamin Sparks. Aged 14 years old. Sunday School, Temple Taunton, tried before as Vagrant UK, Prison Hulk Register. No; 2983 Name Benjamin Sparks, Aged 14 years old 25 Nov. 1837 received on board Ship Euryalus, moored Chatham Trial; 16 Oct. 1837 - Taunton Remarks; Character believed good, connections poor, but honest CON31-1-41 Image 58 No 2571 TRIAL; 29 September 1837 1845 - Ticket of Leave. 28 January 1845 1848 - Certificate. 29 November 1848