Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Benjamin Harris
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
Benjamin was born about 1806 Staffordshire and was convicted at Dublin Court Martial in 1833 of insubordination and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 10 July 2014
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Benjamin arrived Sydney aged 28 aboard James Laing on 29 June 1834 with his Indent showing trade "soldier".
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 10 July 2014
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Benjamin was convicted on 19 September 1843 at Maitland of the shooting murder of Constable Rutledge on 6 May 1843 near Merton NSW and sentencd to death.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 10 July 2014
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Sources; Maitland Mercury 20 May 1843 p2 & 23 Sept 1843 & 14 Oct 1843 p3 & 21 Oct 1843 p3 and Sydney Morning Herald 11 Sept 1843?p2 & 25 Sept 1843 p4
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 10 July 2014
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Benjamin was hanged on 17 October 1843 at Maitland NSW.
Source; The Australian 17 May 1843 p2 & 10 Oct 1843 p3 & 24 Oct 1843 p3 and Sydney Morning Herald 21 Oct 1843 p3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 10 July 2014
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