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Details for the convict Edward Cotham (1818)

Convict Name:Edward Cotham
Trial Place:Warwick Assizes
Trial Date:1 April 1817
Sentence:14 years
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Arrival Details
Ship:Batavia
Arrival Year:1818
 
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Edward "alias Edward Ogle" partnered with William Taylor (Recovery 1819) and Samuel James Ingley (Bating 1809) and Thomas Acton (Indian 1810) in burglary Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 24 June 1820 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014

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Research notes

Edward had Tickets of Leave 31/181 & 31/215 issued Newcastle and 35/84 & 38/1302 issued Sydney, he gained a Colonial Pardon 41/003 dated 1 August 1841
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Edward's sentence was commuted. Source; Sydney Gazette NSW advertiser 15 July 1820
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 17 June 1820 page 2 & 24 June 1820 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014
Edward together with William Taylor, Samuel James Ingley & Thomas Acton were all convicted on 6 July 1820 of break enter & steal from R Brooks of Sydney and sentenced to death
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014
Edward arrived Sydney aged about 24 aboard Batavia on 5 April 1818 with his Indent showing trade "gunsmith".
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014
Edward was born about 1794 Birmingham and was tried and convicted at Warwick Assizes on 1 April 1817 and sentenced to 14 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014

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 11/2, p.392

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