Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Richard Johnson
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
On 10 December 1826 the brig Wellington" was transferring 66 convicts from Port Jackson to Norfolk Island when about 250 miles from their destination some of those on board sjeized control of the ship in an act of piracy.
not all on board wer involved in the actions; John Edwards (Earl St Vincent 1818), William Leddongton (Minerrva 1824), Richard Johnson (Hindostan 1821), Edward Coulthurst (Minstrel 1825), Charles Clay Todhunter (Baring 1815), Richard Hicks (Agamemnon 1820), William Brown (Lord Eldon) & William Douglass (Coromandel); withJames Smith, James O'Neal, Charles Daley, William Walton & William Ryan all noted in newspaper reports of the day.
All were convicted and sentenced to death in a trial on 21/22 February 1827 in Sydney.
Five men (Edwards, Leddington, Smith, Johnson & Coulthurst were hanged on 12 March 1827 in Sydney with the remainder having their sentences commuted to life transportation to Norfolk Island.
Sources; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 13 March 1827 p3 & 27 February 1827 p3 and The Australian 21 February 1827 p3 & 1 March 1827 p3. And The Moniter 24 February 1827 p5
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. Research notes
Richard was born about 1799 England
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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Richard was convicted at Oxford Assizes on 7 March 1821 and sentenced to 14 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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Richard arrived Sydney aged about 22 aboard Hindostan on 24 November 1821
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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Richard was amongst a number of men convicted of piracy on 21/22 February 1827 and sentenced to death
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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Richard was hanged on 12 March 1827 in Sydney with John Edwards, William Leddington, James Smith & Edward Coulthurst .
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 13 March 1827 page 3
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 11/4, p.68
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