Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed John Johnson
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
John was one of eleven men tried for the part he played in one of Australia's greatest atrocities the Liverpool Plains Massacre (Myall Creek Massacre) of 1838.
It was alleged that he and ten others wilfully massacred up to 30 aboriginal people on 10 June 1838 and subsequently desecrate and burn their bodies.
At a first trial on 15 November 1838 at Supreme Court Sydney all eleven were acquitted but remanded, however with new evidence;
Seven of the men were retried on 27 November 1838 at Supreme Court Sydney with all seven being found guilty and sentenced to death.
William Hawkins, John Russell, John Johnson, Charles Kilminster, Edward "Ned"Foley, James Oates & James Parry.
All seven were hanged in Sydney on the morning of 18 December 1838.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 4 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 1809 in England
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 2 June 2014
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John was tried and convicted at Lancaster Liverpool Boro Quarter Sessions on 19 January 1829 and sentenced to 7 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 2 June 2014
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John arrived Sydney aged about 20 aboard Norfolk on 27 August 1829
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 2 June 2014
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John gained his Certificate of Freedom 36/1137 dated 3 November 1836
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 June 2014
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John was one of seven men hanged in Sydney on 18 December 1838
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 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 11/7, p.62
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