Benjamin Whymark

Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jun 1830
Arrival
Oct 1830
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Benjamin Whymark
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Aliases: Whymack

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Suffolk Assizes
Sentence term: Life

Voyage

Departed: 25th Jun 1830
Arrival: 18th Oct 1830
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Benjamin Whymark was transported on the Royal George, departing 25th Jun 1830 and arriving 18th Oct 1830 with 215 passengers.

1828 - Ship; Royal George from England. Total No of Embarked; 160 Male English Convicts. 158 Mustered & 2 Died on voyage.

Royal GeorgeRoyal George (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 404
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

Maureen Withey avatar
Level 346
on 21st April 2022

Tasmanian Conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-46P48 No 1117. Benjamin Whymack, Tried Suffolk, 6 Aug 1829, Life. Transported for Robbery, Gaol Report Bad, once in Prison for poaching. Hulk report, Good. Single. See record for details.

Maureen Withey avatar
Level 346
on 21st April 2022

James Friend was returning from Groton to Edwardstone, the place of his residence, he was way-laid by two men of the names of Wright and Whymark, who attacked him in a pasture ground, near Edwardstone Grove, robbed him of his watch and some silver and beat him in a cruel manner. Mr, F. knowing their persons, the villains were soon apprehended, and have since been committed for the offence. Bury and Norwich Post, 15 April 1829. Committed to Bury Gaol. — Thomas Wright and Benjamin Whymark, (by the Rev. F. Creswell) charged on the oath of James Friend, with having on the night of the 6th inst. in Edwardstone feloniously robbed him of a silver watch. Bury and Norwich Post, 15 April 1829.