Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed James Murphy
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
James was born about 1806 Fermangh County Ireland
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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John was tried and convicted at Fermangh in 1824 and sentenced to 7 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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James arrived Sydney aged about 19 aboard Asia on 22 February 1825 with his Indent showing trade "reaper".
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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James was convicted on 31 January 1831 at Supreme Court Sydney with John Cook (Ocean 1823) & William Bubb (Albion 1827) of murdering Adam Oliver (Eliza 1822) on 20 November 1830 on Norfolk Island.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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Oliver had been struck down with a spade then hit with a reaping hook. All three were sentenced to death.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 8 Jan 1831 p3 and Sydney Moniter 12 Jan 1831 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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James along with John Cook and William Bubb were hanged on 10 January 1831 in Sydney .
Source ; The Australian 14 January 1831 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 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.3
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