Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Bernard Reynolds
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
Bernard partnered Thomas Wetton (Exmouth 1831) in murder and were two members of "Scotties" bushranging gang around Yass area.
Source; The Australian Chronicle 7 February 1840 page 2 & 28 February 1840 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 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
Bernard was convicted at Portsmouth Court Martial on 10 August 1835,and sentenced to 7 years transportation, he arrived Sydney aboard Bardaster on 24 February 1836
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 July 2014
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Bernard and Thomas Wetton (Exmouth) were convicted on 24 February 1840 of murder John Hume on 19 January 1840 and another and sentenced to death.
Source; The Colonist Sydney 26 February 1840 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 July 2014
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Source; The Colonist Sydney 5 Feb 1840'p2 and Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 6 Feb 1840 p2 & 27 Feb 1840 p2 and Sydney Herald 7 Feb 1840 p1 & 26 Feb 1840 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 July 2014
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Bernard cheated the hangman and suicided 23 Feb 1840 in Sydney.
Source; Sydney Moniter 26 Feb 1840 p2 and The Australian 25 Feb 1840 p2 and others
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 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 11/10, p.160
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