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John Rodger, son of John Rodger/Sarah Hunter. John was born in Parkhead, Glasgow in 1822. 1st 'crime' at age 16 years, along with other teenage lads, stole apples from a neighbour's tree.
Submitted by Researcher (16405) on 29 August 2023
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In 1838 John and a few friends in Parkhead removed clothing from the back of carriages which were conveying folks to and from Glasgow (1838)
Submitted by Researcher (16405) on 23 October 2023
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John's final crime was stealing used clothing from clotheslines in back greens in the local area. John was sentenced to transportation for 7 years as a result of this.
Submitted by Researcher (16405) on 23 October 2023
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one of John's siblings: James Rodger, born about 1816, Parkhead, Barony. No birth record- sources, scotlandspeople.gov.uk and Kay Hynd, NZ, a relative of James. James married Elizabeth Veitch, 1836.
Submitted by Researcher (16405) on 16 September 2024
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another sibling: Margaret Rodger born abt 1817 Parkhead. a cotton hlw. Margaret married John Hamilton 20 Sept 1840 at Barony, 9 children. sources: Marlyn Cummings, Scotland, familySearch.org.
Submitted by Researcher (16405) on 16 September 2024
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Janet Rodger, born about 1818, Parkhead. Thought to have married Peter Penman (born 1807, Newbattle MLN) married on 19 Nov 1837 Coatbridge. LKS. 8 children born between 1838 and 1853.
Submitted by Researcher (16405) on 16 September 2024
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Gt grndfather, William Rodger, another sibling: born 28 May 1824 Parkhead. source: LDS in Utah: William bapt at Shettleston 1849, also McLure family. Wm. marr. Mary McLure in 1843 at Tollcross Shett.
Submitted by Researcher (16405) on 16 September 2024
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John Rodger's father, also John Rodger, Linen Weaver, known to have died before 1838. Wife Sarah Hunter in 1838 Sheriff's Court records (Glasgow) states she was 40, and a widow. Birthplace not given.
Submitted by Researcher (16405) on 16 September 2024
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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
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/12, p.294
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