William Denman

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Summary

Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1843
Arrival
Aug 1843
Death
Oct 1907
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Personal Information

Name: William Denman
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: 10th Oct 1907
Age at death: 87
Occupation: Sawyer

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset. Taunton Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Apr 1843
Ship: Cressy
Arrival: 28th Aug 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Denman was transported on the Cressy, departing 28th Apr 1843 and arriving 28th Aug 1843 with 296 passengers.

CressyCressy (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 293 (148)
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

Claims

"William is my 3rd great grandfather, William married Ellen Doyle (Kenna, Kinna) and moved to Port Albert Victoria. Together they had 5 children."

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 24th April 2025

Somerset Michaelmas Session. TAUNTON, WEDNESDAY 19TH OCTOBER. These Sessions commenced at the Castle, in this town Monday last, …  William Denman and Charles Smith, stealing gun and shot belt, the property of William Dawbin. … The following Sentences had been passed, up to the close of the Court last evening 6 o'clock, viz … William Denman, 10 years transportation; Charles Smith, months imprisonment ; … Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser, 19 Oct 1842.

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on 24th April 2025

Tasmanian Records. Cressy Indent. https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-22/CON14-1-22P28 and https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-22/CON14-1-22P29 No 9552. Wm. Denman, tried Somerset Taunton Q.S. 17 oct 1842, !0 years, age 22, R.C. religion, can read and write. Single. Offence; Stealing a gun, pros. Wm Dobad. Once for cotton shirt, 3 months. Surgeon’s report, Good. Trad, Sawyer pit, perfect. Native place, North Currie (Curry) Somersetshire. F, Wm; M, Sarah. B: Chas, Denis, Alexander, 3 S. Mary, Ann, Jane Conduct Record. https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-40/CON33-1-40P066JPG No 9552. William Denman. See record for details.