Denis Murphy

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Summary

Born
Jan 1795
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jul 1827
Arrival
Nov 1827
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Denis Murphy
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1795
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Cork
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 19th Jul 1827
Ship: Eliza
Arrival: 8th Nov 1827
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Denis Murphy was transported on the Eliza, departing 19th Jul 1827 and arriving 8th Nov 1827 with 194 passengers.

The Eliza was a 511-ton (later 538 ton) merchant ship built in British India in 1806. She made five voyages transporting convicts from England and Ireland to Australia.

ElizaEliza (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 25th July 2025

NSW 1828 Census Index. Dennis Murphy, age 32, G.S. per Eliza, 1827, Life, catholic, Labourer, James Dean, Airds.

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 29th July 2024

Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Denis Murphy, age on arrival, 32, per Eliza II (1) 1827, Tried 1827, at Cork, 7 years for stealing sheep. DOB, 1795, native place, Cork City. Married, 5 children. Catholic. Trade, Farm man.