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Details for the convict Thomas Acton (1810)

Convict Name:Thomas Acton
Trial Place:York Assizes
Trial Date:10 March 1810
Sentence:7 years
Notes:alias Joseph Ogle
 
Arrival Details
Ship:Indian
Arrival Year:1810
 
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There are currently 2 researchers who have claimed Thomas Acton

  • Researcher (1872)
  • Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies

Thomas partnered Edward Cotham (Batavia 1818) and William Taylor (Recovery 1819) and Samuel James Ingley ( Baring 1809) in burglary.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 24 June 1820 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014

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Research notes

Thomas was tried and convicted at York Assizes and sentenced to 7 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 19 June 2014
Thomas arrived Sydney aged about 25 aboard Indian on 16 December 1810 with an alias used "James Ogle".
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 19 June 2014
Thomas together with Edward Cotham, William Taylor and Samuel James Ingley were all convicted on 6 July 1820 of break enter steal from R Brooks of Sydney and sentenced to death
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 17 June 1820 page 2 & 24 June 1820 page2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014
Thomas's sentence was commuted. Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 15 July 1820 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014
Thomas received Colonial Pardon dated 1 December 1833.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 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 11/2, p.21

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