Dictionary of Sydney

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Bennett, John 1769-1788

Transported for seven years for highway robbery, his behaviour deteriorated during and after the voyage and he was hanged for theft in May within four months of arriving in the colony.

Milestone
Born
1769
Arrived Sydney
Friendship
26 Jan 1788
Died
Sydney Cove
02 May 1788
Occupation
Position
1787 - 1788