Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed George Bentley
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
George together with Robert Grant (Dromedary 1820) and William Crest or Crest (unidentified) were partners in bushranging.
Source; Hobert Town Gazette 6 January 1827 page 4
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 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
George Bentley, Robert Grant & 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
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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
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George gained his Certificate of Freedom in January 1826.
Source; Hobart Town Gazette 21 January 1826
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 2014
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George was convicted at York East Riding Quarter Sessions about 1819 and sentenced to 7 years transportation, he arrived Tasmania aboard Coromondel on 4 April 1820
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 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 11/3, p.261
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