Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Robert Maggs
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
Robert was born about 1800 Gloucester
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 June 2014
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Robert was tried and convicted at Gloucester Assizes on 1 April 1818 and sentenced to 14 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 June 2014
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Robert arrived Sydney aged about 18 aboard Hadlow on 24 December 1818
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 June 2014
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Robert partnered Edward Farrell (Lord Sidworth 1821) in a number of criminal endeavours steal sheep property of Gregory Blaxland, horse stealing etc
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 June 2014
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Robert Maggs and Edward Farrell were convicted of felony on 18 August 1821 and sentenced to death.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 June 2014
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Robert was hanged on 29 August 1821 in Sydney (Edward Farrell was hanged 24 August 1821).
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 18 August 1821 p2 & 1 September 1821 page 3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 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 11/3, p.80
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