Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed James Driver
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
In what is referred to as Bathurst convict rebellion a group of convicts led by Ralph Entwistle took to bush ranging and terrorising local residents. They became known as "Ribbon Boys" (said to be by streamers in their hats) till their activies led to the murder of James Greenwood "Eliza 1822" a convict overseer at a local property on 23 September 1830.
In addition to James other members of the gang were ; Ralph Entwistle (John 1827), William Gahan (Eliza 1829), Michael Kearney (Governor Ready 1829), Patrick Gleeson (Larkins 1829), Dominic Daley (Ferguson 1829), Robert Webster (Grenada 1821), John Kenny (Governor Ready 1829), Thomas Dunne (Sophia 1829) and John Sheppard (Norfolk 1829).
Authories responded quickly soon locating the group and bringing them to justice. Ten men were convicted at Bathurst Supreme Court on 30 October 1830 and sentenced to death.
James along with nine others were hanged at Bathurst on 3 November 1830.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 4 Sept 1830 p3, 23 Sept 1830, 30 Oct 1830 & 11 Nov 1830
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 14 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
James was born about 1809 in United States of America
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
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James was tried and convicted at Lincoln City Quarter Sessions & Gaol Delivery on 19 January 1828 and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
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James arrived Sydney aged about 20 aboard Lord Melville on 6 May 1829 with his Indent showing trade as "brick maker"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 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 11/6, p.521
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