Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed John Lynch
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
John was born about 1813 Cavan Ireland
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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John was tried and convicted at Cavan Ireland in 1831 of "false pretences" and sentenced to 14 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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John arrived Sydney aged 19 aboard Dunvegan Castle in 1832 with his Indent showing alias "John Dunleavy" and trade "ploughman".
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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John was convicted on 22 June 1842 in Sydney of multiple murders; Kearnes Landregan on 20 Feb 1842, Edmund Ireland, Frazer family ( also suspected of others) and sentenced to death.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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Sources; Sydney Herald 1 Mar 1842 p3 & 4 Mar 1842 p2 & 8 Mar 1842 p2 & 11 Mar 1842 p2 &15 Mar 1842 p2 & 16 Mar 1842 p2 & 22 Mar 1842 p2& 25 Mar 1842 p2 and The Australian. 26 March 1842 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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Additional Sources; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 26 Mar 1842 p2 and Australian Chronicle 5 Mar 1842 p2 & 12 Mar 1842 p3 & 24 Mar 1842 p2 &26 Mar 1842 p2 & 29 Mar 1842 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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John was hanged on 22.April 1842 at Berrima NSW.
Source; Sydney Herald 2 May 1842 page 3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 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
- State Records NSW (SRNSW) : NRS 1156, [X31], 1832, Dunvegan Castle, p.6
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