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Benjamin Watson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1788
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Nov 1817
Arrival
May 1818
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Benjamin Watson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1788
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Hatter

Crime

Crime: Burglary (house breaking)
Convicted at: Stafford Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Nov 1817
Ship: Neptune
Arrival: 5th May 1818
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Benjamin Watson was transported on the Neptune, departing 30th Nov 1817 and arriving 5th May 1818 with 169 passengers.

NeptuneNeptune

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 417 (210)
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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Convict Notes

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Manchester Mercury Lancashire, England 12 Aug 1817 Assize Intelligence Benjamin Watson, aged 30, for a burglary at Uttoxeter. 9/3/1827: Permission to marry Susan Strath (Morley 3) she was 44, had a life sentence but was now free - Benjamin was 42 and on Bond - disallowed. 12/2/1838: Permission to Marry Ellen Walsh (Palambam) she was 29, free, married. Again on the 12/3/1838 and the 29/3/1838. No marriage listed. 1/7/1833: TOL Parramatta - In lieu of TOL dated 31/10/1832. 3/4/1839: TOL - Parramatta - Born 1784, 5'2" tall, light brown hair, hazel eyes, scar back of left hand, scar on right elbow, mole under left eye, top of head bald. 28/12/1841: CP - aged 53, Native Place: Newcastle under Tyne, Occupation: Hatter.