Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Edward Scare
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
Edward together with Herbert Stiles or Styles (Eagle 1811) and Joseph Burridge (General Hewitt 1814) and John Pearce (Indian 1810) committed piracy on 7 April 1814 by taking control of schooner "Speedwell" at Newcastle and escaping Colony. They have not been seen subsequently.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 23 April 1814 p2 & 7 May 1814 p1 & 14 May 1814 p1/3 & 21 May 1814 p1 & 28 May 1814 p1 & 4 Jun 1814 p1 & 11 Jun 1814 p1 & 18 Jun 1814 p1 & 25 Jun 1814 p1 & 30 Jul 1814 p1
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 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. Research notes
Edward was convicted at Cambridge Assizes on 13 March 1810 and sentenced to life transportation,
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 14 July 2014
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Edward arrived Sydney aboard Admiral Gambier & Friends on 29 September 1811; an alias is evidenced "Scarr".
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 14 July 2014
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Edward was transferred to Newcastle aboard "Estramina" on 14 March 1812 and is later noted as escaping on 7 May 1814 with three other convicts
Source; NSW Colonial Secretary Index 1788/1825
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 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. |
