Benjamin Wright

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jun 1810
Arrival
Dec 1810
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Benjamin Wright
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Suffolk Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Jun 1810
Ship: Indian
Arrival: 16th Dec 1810
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Benjamin Wright was transported on the Indian, departing 30th Jun 1810 and arriving 16th Dec 1810 with 201 passengers.

IndianIndian (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 19 (11)
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
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on 20th September 2025

National Archives. HO 11/2-1 Indents for early Convict Ships. Indian. Benjamin Wright, Tried at Suffolk Assizes, 24 Mar 1808, Life. --------------------------------------------------------------- Suffolk Assizes. At Suffolk Assizes, held before Sir Nash Grose, Bart. which terminated yesterday (Tuesday) morning, the six following prisoners  prisoners were capitally convicted, and received sentence of death : ...  Benjamin Wright,, (aged 29) for privately Stealing wearing-apparel from the house of S. Ramsey, Witnesham, no person being therein. ... Before the Judge quitted the town he was pleased  to reprieve ... Benj. Wright; and ... Bury and Norwich Post, 30 March 1808.