Samuel Kennyon

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Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1830
Arrival
Aug 1830
Death
Oct 1846
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Personal Information

Name: Samuel Kennyon
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: 12th Oct 1846
Age at death: 29
Occupation: Errand boy

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Chester Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Apr 1830
Arrival: 21st Aug 1830
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Samuel Kennyon was transported on the Marquis Of Huntley, departing 5th Apr 1830 and arriving 21st Aug 1830 with 229 passengers.

Marquis Of HuntleyMarquis Of Huntley (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 311 (158)
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 22nd November 2024

TRANSPORTED AGAIN to NSW per Ship; Eden 1840 Contributed by D Wong on 31st January 2014 Samuel Kenyon was first transported for Housebreaking. 7/4/1841: Sydney Supreme Court: Convicted of Absconding from and Iron Gang and Robbery and having firearms in his possession. He was sentenced to Life at at penal settlement. Samuel was sent to Norfolk Island. 12/10/1846: Samuel was one of 12 men executed for the murder of John Morris at Norfolk Island.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 30th August 2019

And again, Sydney Gazette, 10 Jan 1833. Samuel Kenyon, No. 30-1419, Marquis Huntly (3), 17, Errand Boy, Stockport, 4 feet 8, hazel eyes, light hazel hair, ruddy freckled comp. small scar over right eye, and one over inner part of left eyebrow, ring on right middle finger, and dots between finger and thumb, both hands, from No. 2 Stockade Iron Gang .

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 30th August 2019

Sydney Gazette, 13 Oct 1831 Absconded prisoners Kennyon Samuel, No. 30-1419, Marquis Huntly, 14, Errand Boy, Stockport, 4 feet 8, hazle eyes, light brown hair, ruddy freckled comp. from Carters' Barrack. A notorious runaway.