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Details for the convict Robert Grant (1820)

Convict Name:Robert Grant
Trial Place:Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Trial Date:16 February 1818
Sentence:14 years
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Ship:Dromedary
Arrival Year:1820
 
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Robert together with George Bentley (Coromondel 1820) and William Crest or Cresp (unidentified) were partners in bushranging.
Source; Hobart Town Gazette 6 Jan 1827 page 4
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 2014

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Research notes

Robert Grant, George Bentley and William Crest or Cresp were hanged 8 Jan 1827 Hobart Gaol. Source; Colonial Times 12 Jan 1827 p4 and Hobart Town Gazette 13 Jan 1827 p4 and Sydney Gazette 25 Jan 1827
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 2014
Source; Colonial Times 8 Sept 1826 p4 & 5 Jan 1827 p4 and Hobart Town Gazette 12 Aug 1826 p2 & 6 Jan 1827 p4
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 2014
Robert & George Bentley (Coromondel 1820) & William Cresp or Crest (unidentified) were convicted 40 Dec 1826 at Hobart of stealing 150 sheep from Mr Bryant of Jericho and sentenced to death.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 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.219

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