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Mr Ezekial Dendy, Mrs Elizabeth Dendy, and 4 chn arrived 18 Jun 1842 from Gravesend on the Earl of Durham
Mr Dendy, Mrs Dendy and son Henry Dendy Cabin came 24 Feb 1841 on the York
NSW Government issues permits in 1841 for lime kilns to be built on foreshore at Point Nepean. In England Henry Dendy purchases special survey sight unseen.
Henry Dendy aged 40, arrives in Melbourne with the right to select 8 square miles of land of his own choice, and takes up Brighton Estate.
Henry Dendy, The Port Phillip Herald Tue, 16 May 1843 in jury to hear civil case for 10 May
Henry Dendy, freehold, Big Brighton The Port Phillip Herald Fri, 26 May 1843 District of Port Phillip Electoral List of 291 names voted in election 20 June 1843, during fifth hour, 1-2pm
Henry Dendy, voted 1-2pm Melbourne to elect two members to sit in Legislative Council. Source - Port Phillip Herald 26 Apr 1844
Henry Dendy, in jury for Supreme Court Weds 15 May 1844 to hear a case of murder of one aborigine by another. Source - Melbourne Weekly Courier 18 May 1844
Henry Dendy, settler Brighton insolvent. Source - Melbourne Weekly Courier 14 Dec 1844
Henry Dendy before Insolventcy hearing, no debts proved against him. - source Port Phillip Herald 14 Jan 1845
Henry Dendy, Insolvent of Brighton compulsory sequestration, debts 1796. Source - Melbourne Weekly Courier 7 March 1845
Henry Dendy, one of 469 voters who qualified by Freehold in Brighton Electors List District of Bourke. Source - Melbourne Courier 8 Aug 1845
Henry Dendy Directory 1847 landed proprietor Brighton
More on Dendy's land scheme on the Boxshall web page
Henry Deneles Letters at Post Office Jan 1847
Catherine Denham Directory 1847 settler Merri Creek Letter at Post-office unclaimed 27th February, 1847
David Denham 20 hus (14 family) Farm servant Prot both Edinburgh, came 27 July 1841 on the William Abrams
Margaret Denham 21 wife of David (14 family) Farm servant Prot both Edinburgh, came 27 July 1841 on the William Abrams
David Denham, baptised male David at Presbyterian Melbourne & Geelong born at Melbourne 1842 # 740
David Denham and Margaret baptised James 1844, Elspeth 1845,
From , on 3 Dec 2008,
In early 1841 in Scotland Margaret Sibald wed David Denham b. 1821 Upsetlington, Ladykirk, Berwickshire UK - died 31.10.1857. After David Denham died in 1857 in Carlton VIC, Margaret married William Wyatt in 1858 #3174. David Denham, William Wyatt and Margaret Wyatt are all buried in the Melbourne General Cemetery which is just at the end of my street! They all have headstones, unlike my ggg grandmother (different line) who is also buried in there but for the moment only has a little arrangement of stones provided by myself. William Wyatt is the elder brother of James Wyatt, who is I believe the father of Charles and Mary Roach. Mary and Margaret Sibbald's parents are David Sibbald & Elspet Dickenson, no further confirmed detail regarding these two yet.
David Denham a Burgess in Lonsdale Ward voted for John Joseph Fawkner who won the seat. Source - Port Phillip Herald 12 Aug 1845
David Denham arrived at Port Phillip from Launceston on the brig 'Julia' 25 Oct 1845. Source - Port Phillip Herald 28 Oct 1845
D Denham, No 11, letters at Melbourne Post Office. Source - Melbourne Courier 3 Dec 1845
David Denham, granted application to transfer publican's license for 'Black Horse' Elizabeth St, from William Sidebottom subject to approval of Landlord, Mr Fletcher. Source - Port Phillip Herald 8 Jan 1846
Directory 1847 Correspondence Portland Bay Cottage Run Fiery Creek 14 Transferred from Turnbull Bros publican Elizabeth street
Edward Denham died 1847 Male child aged 10 at Heidelberg
George Denham 35 died, on the Glen Huntly
Mary Denham 27 Widow, 65 f, Cook, came Apr 1840 on the Glen Huntly
George Denham and Mary baptised Elizabeth Lorval 1841
George Denham, 34 Hus Farm Labourer Prot both Wiltshire arrived 13 Jan 1842 from London and Cork on the Samuel Boddington
Sarah Denham, 30 Wife Servant Prot reads Wiltshire arrived 13 Jan 1842 from London and Cork on the Samuel Boddington
William Denham, 6 Prot Wiltshire arrived 13 Jan 1842 from London and Cork on the Samuel Boddington
George Denham Directory 1847 market gardener Merri Creek
David Dinnis Denis 22 Labourer Sussex Prot both employed by William McGill Burrumbeet arrived 22 Aug 1844 on the Lord William Bentinck
James Denn, - Crew arrived 17 Feb 1842 from London and Cork on the Thetis
Honoria Dennehy 19 General servant RC reads Cork arrived 18 Feb 1844 from London and Cork on the Royal Consort
Honoria Dennehy - Dennahi wed Michael Healey in 1847 at Roman Catholic St Francis, Melbourne
Thomas Dennard and Ellen baptised Bridget 1846, Ellen 1846, Jane 1846, Lucy 1846, Mary Ann 1846 died, Thomas 1846,
Mary Ann Dennard died 1847 Female child aged 7 (weeks?, months?) at Melbourne
Directory 1847 labourer off Bourke lane
Edward Dennen 30 (13 single man) Labourer Prot both Antrim, came 30 Nov 1841 on the Allan Ker
Frederick Denning - Denning Correspondence Dep lic 283 P B Dist 1/7/1844 PPEA 17/202
Amelia Dennett witness to wedding 5 Apr 1839 of John Sheppard by Rev James Forbes Presbyterian
James Dennett - Dorritt 30 hus (2 family), came 24 Feb 1841 on the York
Hannah Dennett - Dorritt 20 wife of James (2 family), came 24 Feb 1841 on the York
Mark Dennett from Port Phillip 12 Feb 1841 arrived Hobart 17 Feb on the Adelaide
Mrs Dennett and chn from Port Phillip 12 Feb 1841 arrived Hobart 17 Feb on the Adelaide
Mr Alexander Dennis, Mrs Emma Dennis and infant dau came Intermediate arrived 22 Jan 1840 from Leith on the John Bull with his brothers John and William and four servants;
Alexander Dennis, and Emma Williams baptised male Richard Vinicomb at Methodist / Wesleyan Melbourne born at Geelong 1842 # 1177
and baptised Richard Vinicomb 1842, Alexander 1844, Elizabeth Ann 1847, Mary Burgess 1847
Alexander Dennis (1811-1892), pastoralist, was baptised on 29 September 1811 at Trembath, in Penzance, Cornwall, England, son of Richard Dennis, farmer, and his wife Elizabeth, née Vinicombe. In December 1837 he married Emma Williams, sister of Edward Primrose Tregurtha.
Dennis took a great interest in community affairs. He was appointed a magistrate on 15 August 1849 and sat on the local bench in Colac where his decisions were painstaking and just. From his arrival in the district, when the Buntingdale reserve was proclaimed on part of his land, he was concerned with the plight of the Aboriginals. After the Buntingdale mission was abandoned in 1848 Tarndwarncoort became a meeting place for the Colac tribe. In 1867-79 Dennis was honorary correspondent to the Board for the Protection of the Aborigines.
Alfred Dennis - Dennis Letters at Post Office Jan 1847
Angus Dennys, arrived 18 May 1842 from London on the Corsair
Charles Dennys, arrived 18 May 1842 from London on the Corsair
Charles John Dennys, The Port Phillip Herald Tue 27 Jun 1843 voted in election 20 June 1843, resident of Geelong Tue 27 Jun 1843 Geelong resident signed supporting William Lonsdale
James Dinnas - Dennis and Ann Mary baptised John Thomas 1845, George Thomas 1847
Letter at Post-office unclaimed Page 197 Letters at Office 30th June 1847
See Web page George Thomas DENNIS Born - 28 Dec 1846 Collingwood, VIC, AUS Mar. - 4 Jul 1872 Benalla, VIC, AUS Died - 12 Sep 1888 Bur. - 14 Sep 1888 Lake Rowan, VIC, AUS Son of James DENNIS & Mary Ann HODGE wed Mary Anne CRAWFORD Born - 1855
Jane Dennis 18, 15 g, came Jan 1840 on the John Bull
Mr John Dennis Intermediate arrived 22 Jan 1840 from Leith on the John Bull
Mr John Dennis brother of Alex, 11 p, inter, came Jan 1840 on the John Bull
Mr Dennis arrived 13 Apr 1841 at Launceston from Port Phillip on the Industry
Mr Dennis departed 11 May 1841 from Launceston for Port Phillip on the Adelaide
Mr Dennis departed 11 June 1841 from Launceston for Port Phillip on the Adelaide
Mr William Dennis brother of Alex, 12 p, inter, came Jan 1840 on the John Bull
brothers Dennis, Licensed to depasture stock at Portland Bay District August 1845. Source - Melbourne Courier 29 Sep 1845
Mr William Dennis Intermediate arrived 22 Jan 1840 from Leith on the John Bull
William Mr Dennis - Dennis arrived 22 Jan 1840 on the John Bull with Jane 18, Infant With 0
J. & A Dennistoun - Dennistoun Directory 1847 Green Hills Western Port
Alexander Denny - Denny 21 (18 single man) Labourer Prot Both Down, came 16 Nov 1841 on the Wallace
Alexander Denny, letter at Geelong Post Office. Source - Geelong Advertiser 29 Aug 1844
Eliza Denny 27 (14 single woman) House Servant Prot Both Down, came 16 Nov 1841 on the Wallace
Elizabeth Denny arrived 21 Dec 1841 at Hobart from Port Phillip on 12 Dec on the Agenoria
JO Denny Presbyterian resident Subscriber to build school 1 Mar 1839
JO Denny, with 147 men, was presented to Sir George Gipps at a Levee, Mon 25 Oct 1841in his honour. Source - Port Phillip Herald, 26 Oct 1841
JO Denny, Deed of Covenant to Colin Campbell, Archibald McLachlan as Trustee has the Title Deeds for collection,. Source - Melbourne Courier 25 July 1845
JO Denny, List 4, 30 Apr 1844 letter at the Melbourne Post Office. Source - Port Phillip Herald 7 May 1844
James Oliphent Denny - Denny Directory 1847 merchant Collins street
Mary Denny, wed Moses Baird 1842 #855 Independent Melbourne
Mary Denny, wed 6 July 1842 to WC Yuille settlement before marriage, Archibald McLachlan as Trustee has the Title Deeds for collection,. Source - Melbourne Courier 25 July 1845
Robert Denny - Denny Letter at Post-office unclaimed 7 April 1847
Charles John Dennys, Warden, called a meeting to elect assessors for the Council. Source - Geelong Advertiser 25 Mar 1844
Charles John Dennys, voted in Geelong to elect two members to sit in Legislative Council. Source - Port Phillip Herald 26 Apr 1844
Charles John Dennys, supporting a Committee to hold a meeting at Mack's Hotel, Corio, of all inhabitants of the Western District. Source - Geelong Advertiser 10 May 1844
CJ Dennys, on Committee for Separation Society, District of Grant appointed Secretary. Source - Port Phillip Herald 7 June 1844
Charles John Dennys, one of 469 voters who qualified by Freehold in Barwon River 5 miles from Geelong Electors List District of Bourke. Source - Melbourne Courier 8 Aug 1845
Charles John Dennys - Dennys Owned Property Barwon River 4 miles from Geelong - Freehold Property
Thomas Densley - Densley wed Sarah Bennett in 1845 at Methodist / Wesleyan
Martin Dent - Dent Page 32 letters at Post Office 3 Feb 1847
Martin Dent, List No 7, 31 July 1844 letter at the Melbourne Post Office. Source - Port Phillip Herald 6 Aug 1844
Lieut Dent departed from Port Phillip for London on the Persian 12 Mar 1845 - source Port Phillip Herald 20 March 1845
James Denton and Caroline baptised Alfred James 1847
Mary Denton Williamstown, employed Margaret Osullivan who arrived 22 Sep 1844 on the Abberton
James Denyon, House Collingwood, The Port Phillip Herald Fri 8 Sep 1843 Burgess in Gipps Ward
Charles Depradines, List 4, 30 Apr 1844 letter at the Melbourne Post Office. Source - Port Phillip Herald 7 May 1844
Captain Derby/Darby listed on the Louisa Campbell arrived 16 April 1840
Gerard Derby 25 hus, 2 f, Ag Labourer Donegal Prot both, arrived 14 Dec 1840 from Liverpool on the Vesper
Sarah Derby 26 wife of Gerard, 2 f, Laundress Donegal Prot both, arrived 14 Dec 1840 from Liverpool on the Vesper
Elizabeth Derby 5, John Derby 3, Jane Derby 1 dau of Gerard, 2 f, Donegal Prot, arrived 14 Dec 1840 from Liverpool on the Vesper
Jerrad Derby, No 6, letters at Melbourne Post Office. Source - Melbourne Courier 4 July 1845
Gerard Derby Directory 1847 shoemaker Swanston street
James Derbyside with wife and child arrived at Port Phillip from Hobart on the schooner 'Lillias' 11 Jul 1845. Source - Port Phillip Herald 15 Jul 1845
Peter Derdin, and Anne Lewis baptised female Elizabeth (Betsy) at Roman Catholic St Francis, Melbourne born at Melbourne 1842 # 189
Peter Derdin and Hannah Lewis baptised John 1843, James 1847,
George Dereynet Letter at Post-office unclaimed 7 April 1847
Michael Dermott wed Honora Stawnton in 1840 at Roman Catholic St Francis, Melbourne
Michael Dermand arrived at Launceston from Port Phillip on the steamer 'Corsair' 3 Feb 1842 - source Launceston Courier6 Feb1842
Mr Henry Dernett departed 23 Feb 1841 from Melbourne for Hobart town arrived 5 March on the Flying Squirrel
Henry Dernett departed Melbourne 23 Feb 1841 for Hobart town and arrived 5 March on the Flying Squirrel
James Derrett, husband of Hannah, wants her to return The Port Phillip Herald Tue 28 Nov 1843 a case of Habeas Corpus, to force wife to live with her husband
Hannah Derrett, wife of James, dau of Joseph Matthews, has left her husband The Port Phillip Herald Tue 28 Nov 1843 she claims religious differences
Richard Derrick 25 (13 single man) Carpenter Prot both Limerick, came 30 Aug 1841 on the Strathfieldsaye
Mary Derwent arrived 9 May 1840 from London via Launceston 3 May on the Arab
FW Desailly, letter at Geelong Post Office 30 Dec 1843. Source - Geelong Advertiser 1 Jan 1844
Francis Desally/De Dailly departed 9 Aug 1841 from Launceston for Portland Bay on the Minerva - source Launceston Courier16 Aug 1841
Francis Desanclois granted Sydney Rd annual Wine and Beer License - source Port Phillip Herald 17 Apr 1845
Francis Descales, Sydney Rd granted Annual License. Source - Melbourne Weekly Courier 27 April 1844
Francis Desincloe, Sydney Rd granted Wine and Beer license. Source - Port Phillip Herald 27 Apr 1844
Frederick Desanclos - Desanclos wed Jean Montgomery in 1845 at Presbyterian
Directory 1847 Correspondence Murray sold Broken River to Walsingham, Weston, Tuxford
John Delelle/Deselle, died 40 male Melbourne 1842 #38385 Roman Catholic St Francis, Melbourne
Lewis Desailly, No 9, letters at Melbourne Post Office. Source - Melbourne Courier 13 Oct 1845
Mr and Mrs Deseke arrived 15 Aug 1840 from Adelaide on the Dauntless
Helen Desmond 20 (16 single woman) Housemaid Prot neither Cork, came 1 Mar 1841 on the Argyle
James Desmond and Mary baptised Julia 1845 died
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