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Details for the convict Denis Bresnahane (1828)

Convict Name:Denis Bresnahane
Trial Place:Tralee
Trial Date:15 August 1827
Sentence:7 years
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Arrival Details
Ship:Borodino
Arrival Year:1828
 
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Denis partnered Philip Hennessy (Backwell 1835) in highway robbery.
Source; Sydney Herald 17 August 1837 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 July 2014

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Research notes

Denis was born about 1808! Kerry County Ireland and was convicted at Kerry on 15 August 1827 do "steal pig" and sentencd 7 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 6 July 2014
Denis arrived Sydney aged 20 aboard Borodino on 12 July 1828 with his Indent showing trade"labourer".
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 6 July 2014
Denis &'Philip Hennessy (Backwell) were convicted on 15 August 1837 of highway robbery and sentenced to death. Source; Sydney Herald 17 Aug 1837 p2 & 31 Aug 1837 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 6 July 2014
Denis & Philip Hennessy were hanged on 5 September 1837 in Sydney Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 7 Sept 1837 p2 and The Australian 8 September 1837 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 6 July 2014

Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy.

Sources

  • State Records NSW (SRNSW) : NRS 12188, [4/4013], 1828, Borodino, p.1

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