Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Denis Bresnahane
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
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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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. 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
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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
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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
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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
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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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