Researchers who have claimed this convict
There are currently 2 researchers who have claimed George Groves
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
- Researcher (Kelvin Skyrme)
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Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
George was born about 1802 and was convicted at Hereford Assizes on 5 August 1822 and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 June 2014
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George arrived Sydney aged about 21 aboard Ocean on 27 August 1823.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 June 2014
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George & James McColville (unknown detail) were convicted on 30 June 1829 of cattle stealing (horse) from Captain Brooks on 5 January 1829 and sentenced to death.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 June 2014
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Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 24 Mar 1829 p1 & 18 Jun 1829 p2 & 30 Jun 1829 p2 and Sydney Moniter 4 Jul 1829 p2 &6 Jul 1829 p2 and The Australian 30 Jun 1829 p3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 June 2014
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George Groves and James McColville were both hanged on 6 July 1829 in Sydney NSW.
Source; Sydney Moniter 11 July 1829 page 4 & 13 July 1829 page 4 and The Australian 8 July 1829 page 3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 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 11/5, p.38
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