Researchers who have claimed this convict
There are currently 2 researchers who have claimed James Everett
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
- Researcher (14542)
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Biographies
Jew Boys Bushrangers; This group stole and terrorised people as they moved about areas west of Newcastle (Scone, Maitland Dungog etc) till their actions led to the shooting murder of a shopkeeper John Graham at Scone on 21 December 1840.
James was a member of the gang along with George Wilkinson alias Edward Davis "Camden 1833", Robert Chitty "Sophia 1829" John Shea "Calcutta 1837",John Marshall "Clyde 1832" & Richard Glanville "Lord Lyndock 1838".
Authorities quickly formed and chased the gang down till they were all captured and bought to trial at Supreme Court on 24 February 1841. All were charged with bush ranging with Shea charged murder and the others aid abet murder.
All six were convicted and sentenced to death and hanged on 16 March 1841 in Sydney NSW.
Source; Sydney Herald. 10 Dec 1840 p2, 31 Dec 1840 p2 & 17 Mar 1841 p2 and Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 27 Feb 1841 p2. And The Australian 25 Feb 1841 0p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 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 1817 Middlesex
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 11 June 2014
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James was tried and convicted at Middlesex Gaol Delivery on 5 April 1832 of "steal chicken,,2 rabbits & 8 eggs" and sentenced to 7 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 11 June 2014
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James arrived Sydney aged about 16 aboard Mangles on 19 April 1833 with his Indent showing trade as "paper stain boy". A nickname would later appear upon his records "Ruggy"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 11 June 2014
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James was hanged on 16 March 1841 in Sydney.
source; Australian Chronicle 16 March 1841 p3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 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 11/8, p.494
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