Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Philip Hennessy
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
Philip partnered Denis Bresnahane (Borodino 1828) 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
Philip was born about 1812 Tipperary Ireland and was convicted at Tipperary in 1835! Of "shooting horse" and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 4 July 2014
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Philip arrived Sydney aged about 23 aboard Backwell on 29 September 1835
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 4 July 2014
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Philip & Denis Bresnahane (Borodino) were convicted in August 1837 of highway robbery of an old man at Maitland and sentenced to death.
Source; Sydney Herald 31 August1837 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 July 2014
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Philip & Denis Bresnahane were hanged on 5 September 1837 in Sydney NSW.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW advertiser 7 September 1837 p2 and The Australian 8 September 1837 p2
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. |
