Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Henry Atkin
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
Henry was born about 1815 Fifeshire Scotland and convicted Wexford Ireland in 1836 of "receive stolen goods" and sentenced to 7 years transportation.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 2014
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Henry arrived Sydney aged 21 aboard Captain Cook on 13 November 1836 with Indent showing alias "Atkins" and trade soldier and farm servant.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 2014
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Henry gained his Certificate of Freedom 43/0523 dated 4 April 1843.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 2014
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Henry was convicted at Berrima on 9 Sept 1844 of murder John Daly on 16 January 1844 and sentenced to death.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 7 Oct 1844 p4 and Sydney Herald 12 Feb 1844 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 2014
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Henry Atkins was hanged 8 October 1844 at Berrima Gaol.
Source; Morning Chronicle 16 Oct 1844 p3 and Sydney Morning Herald 15 Oct 1844 p 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 2014
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