Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed James Davis
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
James Davis (Waterloo 1838), Alexander Telford (Warrior 1831) & Archibald Taylor (Lady Nugent 1835) were bushrangers and terrorising people in the Maitland area till their activities reached a point when Davis shot and murdered John Maher( a dray driver) on 19 July 1839.
All three faced trial on 7 November 1839 at Supreme Court charged with bush ranging also Davis with murder and Telford, Taylor as being accessories to murder.
All three were convicted sentenced to death and hanged on 29 November 1839 in Sydney NSW.
Source; Sydney Moniter &Commercial Advertiser 11 Nov1839 p2 and Australian Chronicle 12 Nov 1839 p4 and The Colonist 30 Nov 1839 p2 and The Australian 30 Nov 1839 p2 and The Australian 9 Nov 1839 P2.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 11 June 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
James was born about 1813 Oxford England
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 11 June 2014
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James was tried and convicted at Stafford Asizes on 17 July 1837 and sentenced ton14 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 11 June 2014
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James arrived Sydney aged about 24,aboard Waterloo on 8 February 1828
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 11 June 2014
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James was convicted of bush ranging and murder and hanged on 29 November 1839 in Sydney NSW.
Source; Australian Chronicle 3 December 1839 page 4
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 11 June 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 11/11, p.154
- State Records NSW (SRNSW) : NRS 12189, [X641], 1838, Waterloo, p.2
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