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Details for the convict James Dalton (1835)

Convict Name:James Dalton
Trial Place:Cumberland Quarter Session
Trial Date:6 January 1835
Sentence:7 years
Notes:[Exectued at Launceston 26 April 1853]
 
Arrival Details
Ship:Layton II (1)
Arrival Year:1835
 
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James partnered Edward Doyle (Cambridge 1827) in murder.
Source; Cornwall Chronicle 22 January 1853 page 60 & 12 February 1853 page 113 & 9 April 1853 page 2 & 4 May 1853 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 2 July 2014

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Research notes

James was born in Cumberland and was convicted at Cumberland Quarter Sessions on 6 January 1835,and sentenced to 7 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 3 July 2014
James arrived Van Diemans Land aboard Layton on 10 December 1835
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 3 July 2014
James Dalton and Andrew Kelly were convicted on 7 April 1853 of murdering Thomas Buckmaster on 6 January 1853 and sentenced to death. Source ; Launceston Examiner 26 April 1853 page 4
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 3 July 2014
Source; Cornwall Chronicle 22 Jan 1853 p60 & 12 Feb 1853 p113 & 9 Apr 1853 p2 & 4 May 1853 p2 and Colonial Times 17 Feb 1853 p3 &'28 Apr 1853 p1
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 3 July 2014
James Dalton and Andrew Kelly were hanged on 26 April 1853 at Launceston Van Diemans Land. Source; Sydney Morning Herald 19 Feb 1853 p5 & 29 April 1853 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 3 July 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 11/10, p.126

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