Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed John Gorman
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
John and an alleged accomplice (John McBride) were tried at Supreme Court Sydney on 4 November 1839 for murder of Ann Daley (or Dooley) on 24 July 1839 at East Maitland NSW.
Newspaper reports also indicate that Ann & John were cohabiting contrary to authorities of the day.
Part of the evidence being from the 8 year old daughter of Ann.
The was insufficient evidence against McBride and he was discharged whilst John was found guilty and sentenced to death.
John was hanged on 26 November 1839.
References;National Library of Australia Trove: Sydney Moniter 5 August 1839 p 2; 8 Nov 1839 p 2 & 29 November 1839 p 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 8 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
John was born about 1795 Antrim County Ireland
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 8 June 2014
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John was tried and convicted at Antrim County in 1823 and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 8 June 2014
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John arrived Sydney aged about 30 aboard Asia on 22 February 1825 with his Indent showing trade as "stonemason"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 8 June 2014
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John is evidenced on 1828 and 1837 Census as assigned "labourer" to Andrew Lang of East Maitland NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 8 June 2014
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John had Ticket of Leave 37/335 dated 11 March 1837 issued Paterson NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 8 June 2014
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John was executed for murder on 26 November 1839 in Sydney NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 8 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
- State Records NSW (SRNSW) : NRS 1156, [X30], 1824, Asia, p.1
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