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 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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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 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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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 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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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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