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Details for the convict George Dunning (1820)

Convict Name:George Dunning
Trial Place:York (East Riding) Quarter Session
Trial Date:28 October 1818
Sentence:7 years
Notes:alias Dunhill
 
Arrival Details
Ship:Dromedary
Arrival Year:1820
 
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Biographies

George Dunning and John Clayton (Dromedary 1820) partnered in sheep theft.
Source; Colonial Times 22 June 1827 page3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 4 July 2014

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Research notes

George Dunning and John Clayton were both hanged on 7 July 1827 Hobart Gaol Tasmania. Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser20 July 1827 page 2 and Colonial Times 5 Jan 1837 page 4
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 July 2014
Source; Hobart Town Gazette 13 Apr 1827 p4 &14 Apr 1827 p4 & 23 Jun 1827 p4 and Colonial Times 22 Jun 1827 p3 &29 Jun 1827 p3 & 6 Jul 1827 p4
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 July 2014
George & John Clayton (Dromedary 1820) were convicted on 9 April 1827 of steal 200 lambs from Thomas Anstey on 18 December 1826 and sentenced to death
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 July 2014
George would gain his Certificate of Freedom in January 1826. Source; Hobart Town Gazette 21 January 1826
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 4 July 2014
George arrived Van Diemans Land aged about 17!aboard Dromedary on 28 January 1820 with clear notation of alias "Dunhill" recorded.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 4 July 2014
George was born about 1803 Yorkshire and was convicted at York East Riding Wuarter Sessions on 12 January 1819 and sentenced to 7 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 4 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 11/3, p.218

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