Researchers who have claimed this convict
There are currently 2 researchers who have claimed Thomas Acton
- Researcher (1872)
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
Thomas partnered Edward Cotham (Batavia 1818) and William Taylor (Recovery 1819) and Samuel James Ingley ( Baring 1809) in burglary.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 24 June 1820 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 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
Thomas was tried and convicted at York Assizes and sentenced to 7 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 19 June 2014
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Thomas arrived Sydney aged about 25 aboard Indian on 16 December 1810 with an alias used "James Ogle".
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 19 June 2014
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Thomas together with Edward Cotham, William Taylor and Samuel James Ingley were all convicted on 6 July 1820 of break enter steal from R Brooks of Sydney and sentenced to death
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014
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Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 17 June 1820 page 2 & 24 June 1820 page2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014
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Thomas's sentence was commuted.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 15 July 1820 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014
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Thomas received Colonial Pardon dated 1 December 1833.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 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 11/2, p.21
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