Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed John Childs
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
John was born about 1823 Berkshire and was convicted at Berks Assizes on 23 February 1842 and sentenced to 7 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 30 June 2014
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John arrived Van Diemans Land aged about 20 aboard Gilmore on 19 August 1843
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 30 June 2014
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John was convicted on 14 December 1844 of wounding Timothy Troy (fellow unidentified convict) in Van Diemans Land (by hitting him on head with a hammer); and sentenced to death.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 2 July 2014
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Source; Colonial Times 7 Dec 1844 p2 & 14 Dec 1844 p2 and Courier 17 Dec 1844 p2 & 24 Dec 1844 p2 & Bells Life Sydney 18 January 1845 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 2 July 2014
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John Child's was hanged on 31 December 1844 in Van Diemans Land.
Source; Sydney Morning Herald 18 Jan 1845 page 2 and Launceston Advertiser 3 January 1845 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 2 July 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 11/13, p.265
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