Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed John Hunt
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
John Hunt was hanged on 15 April 1840 in Sydney.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 7 Mar 1840 p2 & 12 Mar 1840 p2 and Sydney Moniter 7 Feb 1840 p2 and South Australian Adelaide 16 April 1840 p7
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 7 July 2014
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John was convicted in Feb1840 of murder on 20 October 1839'ofnDaniel McCarthy (Marquis of Huntley 1828) and sentenced to death.
Source; Sydney Herald 7 Feb 1840 p2 and The Australian 8 Feb 1840 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 7 July 2014
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John arrived Sydney aboard Lord Melville on 21 October 1830 with an alias evidenced " The Doctor".
He had Ticket of Leave 39/1263 issued Parramata NSW.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 7 July 2014
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John was born about 1795 and was convicted at Kent Special Session Gaol Delivery and sentenced to 28 years transportation ( an unusually lengthy sentence).
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 7 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 11/7, p.374
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