Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Thomas Dunne
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
In what is referred to as Bathurst convict rebellion a group of convicts led by Ralph Entwisthe took to bush ranging and terrorised 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 Thomas other members of the gang were; Ralph Entwistle (John 1827), William Gahan (Eliza 1829), Michel Kearney (Governor ready 1829), Patrick Gleeson (Larkins 1829), Dominic Daley (Ferguson 1829), Robert Webste (Grenada 1821), James Driver (Lord Melville 1829), John Kenny (Governor Ready 1829) and John Sheppard (Norfolk 1829).
Authorities 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.
Thomas 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
Thomas was born about 1797 Kildare County Ireland
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
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Thomas was tried and convicted at Kildare in 1827 of "robbery house" and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
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Thomas arrived Sydney aged 32 noted widower aboard Sophia on 17 January 1829 with his Indent showing alias "Dunn" trade as "shepherd"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
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Thomas was hanged on 3 November 1830 at Bathurst for murder.
Source; NSW State Archives Convict Death Register
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. |
