Samuel Kenyon

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Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jul 1840
Arrival
Nov 1840
Death
Oct 1846
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Personal Information

Name: Samuel Kenyon
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: 12th Oct 1846
Age at death: 29
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Lancaster Assizes
Sentence term: 21 years

Voyage

Departed: 8th Jul 1840
Ship: Eden
Arrival: 18th Nov 1840
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Samuel Kenyon was transported on the Eden, departing 8th Jul 1840 and arriving 18th Nov 1840 with 272 passengers.

Built 1826 at London. Wood ship of 513 Tons.

EdenEden (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 203 (103)
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

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, Noted in the remarks section; "Transported before in the same name; per Marquis of Huntley [3 - 1830] for 7 years

D Wong avatar
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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.