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There is currently one researcher who has claimed Edward Coulthurst
- 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 aboard took over the ship in an act of piracy.
Not all convicts were involved in the actions with identified offenders being; John Edwards (Earl St Vincent 1818), William Leddongton (Minerva 1824), Richard Johnson (Hindostan 1821),Edward Coulthurst (Minstrel 1825), Charles Clay Todhunter (Baring 1815), Richard Hicks (Agamemnon 1820), William Brown (Lord Eldon 1817) & William Douglass (Coromandel 1820) ; with James Smith, James O'Neal, James Daley, William Walton & William Ryan (ships unknown) are all noted in newspaper reports of the day.
At their trial in Sydney on 21/22 February 1827 all were convicted of piracy and sentenced to death.
Five men (Edwards, Leddington, Smith, Johnson & Coulthurst) were hanged in Sydney on 12 March 1827 for their part in the piracy, he remainder all had their sentenced 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 p 3 & 1 March 1827 p3 and The Moniter 24 February 1827 p5 and others
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
Edward was born about 1802 Chester
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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Edward was tried and convicted at Chester Sessions of Peace on 6 September 1824 and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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Edward arrived Sydney aged about 23 aboard Minstrel on 22 August 1825
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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Edward 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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Edward was hanged on 12 March 1827 in Sydney along with John Edwards, William Leddington, James Smith & Richard Johnson.
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 11/5, p.245
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