Samuel Devenport

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Summary

Born
Jan 1823
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jun 1850
Arrival
Oct 1850
Death
Oct 1898
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Personal Information

Name: Samuel Devenport
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1823
Death: 19th Oct 1898
Age at death: 75
Occupation: Groom

Crime

Convicted at: Kent. Maidstone Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Jun 1850
Ship: Nile
Arrival: 3rd Oct 1850
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Samuel Devenport was transported on the Nile, departing 27th Jun 1850 and arriving 3rd Oct 1850 with 309 passengers.

NileNile (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 274 https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/AF70-1-24/AF70-1-24p101jpg
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

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Place of origin: Walworth, Surrey 1847 - 19 October 1847 - Trial. Stealing apparel & silver spoons CON33-1-97 Image 78 Trade; Colt breaker & Groom. Height; 5 ft 3 inches aged 27 years old Protestant, able tor read & write 1852- Marriage Permissions. 19 Jul 1852 & 29 May 1852 Devenport, Samuel per Ship/free: Nile Marriage to: Meyrick, Maria per Ship/free: Anna Maria 1852 - 19 July 1852. Marriage. Independent Chapel, Hobart Samuel aged 27 years old, General Dealer Maria Meyrick aged 26 years old, Servant New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-21 page 104 (30 May 1887 to 26 Jun 1887) - Admitted from the District of Hobart. Discharged on Pass POL709-1-21 page 166 (09 Jul 1887 to 11 Oct 1887) - Admitted from the District of Hobart. Discharged at his own request POL709-1-21 page 196 (26 Oct 1887 to 06 Dec 1887) - Admitted from the District of Hobart. Discharged to his wife POL709-1-22 page 192 (09 Nov 1889 to 26 Nov 1889) - Admitted from the District of Hobart. Discharged on Pass POL709-1-24 page 27 (19 Jan 1893 to 08 Feb 1893) - Admitted from the District of Hobart. Discharged. Approval A.C. Grants 1898 - 18 October 1898. Burial. Cornelian Bay Cemetery Last known residence: New Town Charitable Institution, New Town, Pauper aged 72 years old. Born; Surry, England