Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Matthew Craven
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
Matthew was born about 1795 Norfolk
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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Matthew was tried and convicted at Norfolk Assizes on 15 March 1823 and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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Matthew arrived Sydney aged about 21 aboard Guildford on 5 March 1824 with his Indent showing trade "ploughman"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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Matthew together with Patrick Sullivan (Brampton 1823), James Moran (Isabella 1823) & Thomas Canenagh ( transported convict ship not identified) commenced bush ranging activity.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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All four were convicted of bush ranging on 2 Sept 1826 and sentenced to death.
Source; The Moniter 8 Sept 1826 p8 & 29 Sept 1826 p4 and The Australian 13 Sept 1826 p3 and Sydney Gazette 1 Sept 1826 p
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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Matthew and Thomas Cavenagh were both hanged on 17 Oct 1826 at Parramatta.
Source; The Australian 18 Oct 1826 p3 and The Moniter 20 Oct 1826 p5/1 and Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 18 Oct 1826 p3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 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. Sources
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/5, p.86
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