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| Name | KENNY / KENNEY – Michael |
|---|---|
| Regiment (s) | 24th Regiment |
| Regiment Number (s) | 1996 |
| Date/Age/Place/Trade or Profession at Attestation | 3rd April 1841 / 18 years / Birmingham Warwickshire England Labourer |
| Description – Height Complexion/Eyes/Hair/Scars | 5 Ft 7¾ in Fresh / Blue / Dark Brown / None |
| Overseas Service/Duration | East Indies – 14 years 10 months |
| Length of Service | 21 years 1 month |
| Rank/Date/Place of Discharge | Private / 20th May 1862 / No place given |
| Campaign Medals | Punjab Medal with Chillianwallah and Goojerat clasps |
| Intended Residence at Discharge | Newry |
| Pension Districts | 1862 Newry 1864 Birmingham 1864 Tilbury 1864-1892 Western Australia |
| Pension Paid | 1/1d per diem 1887 Increased 1/7d per diem for service in the Enrolled Force |
| Date of Departure and Place England or Ireland | 1st July 1864 Portland Dorset England |
| Ship and Date of Arrival Western Australia | MERCHANTMAN 12th September 1864 |
| Date/Place of Birth | c1823 Killarey Armagh Ireland |
| Date/Place of Baptism | Not yet known |
| Father Date/Place of Birth | Not yet known |
| Mother Date/Place of Birth Marriage | Not yet known |
| Siblings | Not yet known |
| 1st Wife Date of Birth or Baptism | WATT (tentative) Charlotte 1842 Belfast Ireland (tentative) |
| Date/Place of Marriage | 1862 Newry Ireland (tentative) |
| Children by 1st Wife | No children |
| Father of 1st wife Date/Place of Birth | Not yet known |
| Mother of 1st wife Date/Place of Birth Marriage | Not yet known |
| Land Grants Western Australia | Location P88 North Fremantle: located on west side of Stirling Highway running back to the railway and south of the school’ 31st January 1884 Title Application 27th June 1884 Deed of Grant issued. |
| Occupation after Arrival | 7th November 1881 appointed as part of armed guard at Exhibition Building Perth 21 February 1882 Michael Kenny appointed to be His Excellency the Governor’s orderly at Rottnest at 2/6 per day |
| Newspaper Articles | Inquirer Wednesday 29th June 1887 – page 5 |
| Departure from Western Australia | Not applicable |
| Date/Place of Death/Burial | 1892 Western Australia Not yet known |
| Date/Place of Death/Burial Wife | 1898 Western Australia Not yet known |
| Will or Probate | None known |
| Further Information | ‘Served in Army of the Punjaub in 1848/49 and was present in action at Sadoolapore 3 December 1848, Chillianwallah 13 January 1849, Goojerat 21 February 1849.’ British Army Worldwide index 1841 Michael Kenney 1996 Recruit 24th Foot enlisted 1st April 1841 at Birmingham age 18 location Kilkenny and Dublin 1851 Michael Kenny 1996 Private 24th Foot location Wizirabad 1861 Michl Kenny (sic) 1996 Private 1st Btn 24th Foot no location recorded Discharge at own request having served 21 years and 1 month. Michael Kenny was accompanied by his wife Charlotte on the voyage of the Merchantman. The Surgeon Superintendent rated their conduct as being ‘very good.’21 August 1880 Michael Kenney was on the nominal list of Pensioners available for Enrolled Guard: Appointed 6th March 1862 served until 31st March 1887 16th July 1891 Resident Magistrate Fremantle requests relief for Michael Kenny. “Michael Kenny is suffering from bronchitis. He appears to be in a destitute condition without necessary nourishment. Recommends he have a money allowance of 3/6 per week for a time. Mrs Kenny informs me that she supports herself and her husband by washing.” (Cons 527/1891/1384) |
