Henry Kennington

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Summary

Born
Jan 1828
Conviction
Forgery
Departure
Jan 1856
Arrival
Mar 1856
Death
Jul 1875
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Personal Information

Name: Henry Kennington
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1828
Death: 6th Jul 1875
Age at death: 47

Crime

Crime: Forgery
Convicted at: York. Assizes York
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd Jan 1856
Arrival: 29th Mar 1856
Place of Arrival: Western Australia

Transportation

Henry Kennington was transported on the William Hammond, departing 3rd Jan 1856 and arriving 29th Mar 1856 with 250 passengers.

William HammondWilliam Hammond (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 93, Class and Piece Number HO11/18, Page Number 174
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

"Henry was my 2 x great Grandfather on the maternal side of my family."

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Convict Notes

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on 31st January 2021

Married, wife Jane; 2 children Henry Jnr and John. Height: 5' 8 1/2" Hair: Dark Brown Eyes: Brown Face: Round Complexion: Fair Build: Stout Distinguishing marks: Tattoo H and anchor on right arm