Samuel Turnpenny

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Summary

Born
Jan 1801
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
May 1828
Arrival
Nov 1828
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Samuel Turnpenny
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1801
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Locksmith

Crime

Convicted at: Worcester Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th May 1828
Ship: Albion
Arrival: 3rd Nov 1828
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Samuel Turnpenny was transported on the Albion, departing 29th May 1828 and arriving 3rd Nov 1828 with 192 passengers.

AlbionAlbion (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 408
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 17th March 2026

Worcester Assizes, March 10. —Samuel Turnpenny, Geo. Matty, and Elizabeth Cutler, for breaking open the house of Sarah Smith, at Powick, and stealing a watch, three gowns, and other articles. Cutler acquitted ; the others Death recorded.— Oxford University and City Herald, 15 March 1828. Removal of Convicts. —Yesterday, the following convicts were removed from Worcester County Gaol; to Sheerness, to be transported for life. … Samuel Turnpenny, and George Matty, for a robbery at Powick; ... Worcester Journal, 1 May 1828. National Archives. Hulk Records HO-9-7_3 (page 7/47) Hulk Records. Retribution Hulk, Sheerness. Received from Worcester, 30 April 1828. Saml. Turnpenny, age 27, Ho. Breaking, Tried Worcester, 8 March 1828, Life, To NSW 23 May 1828. Geo Matty, age 27, Ho. Breaking, Tried Worcester, 8 March 1828, Life, To NSW 23 May 1828.

Maureen Withey avatar
342
on 15th March 2026

Absconded. 3. Turnpenny Samuel, No. 28-2011, Albion, 30, Locksmith, Birmingham, 5 feet 7½, greyish eyes, brown hair, ruddy comp. from Newcastle Bridge Party, 5th time of running. Sydney Gazette, 5 May 1831.

Maureen Withey avatar
342
on 14th March 2026

Absconded. 1. Turnpenny Samuel, 28-2011, Albion, 30, locksmith, Birmingham, 5 feet 3 ½,greenish eyes, brown hair, ruddy comp. from No. 8 Iron Gang. 3d time of running. Sydney Gazette, 18 Mar 1830.

Maureen Withey avatar
342
on 11th March 2026

Absconded. 1. Turnpenny Samuel, No. 28-2014, Albion, 29, Locksmith, Birmingham, 5 feet 3 1-2, greenish eyes, brown hair, ruddy comp. from Hyde Park Barrack. Sydney Gazette, 6 Oct 1829.