Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Denman was transported on the Cressy, departing 28th Apr 1843 and arriving 28th Aug 1843 with 296 passengers.
Cressy (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 293 (148) |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British 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
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.
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.