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Details for the convict Philip Cunningham (1801)

Convict Name:Philip Cunningham
Trial Place:None stated
Trial Date:
Sentence:Life
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Arrival Details
Ship:Anne I (or Luz St. Anna)
Arrival Year:1801
 
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Biographies

Philip together with John Neill (Atlas 1802) & John Brennan (Rolla 1803) & Timothy Hogan (Rolla 1803) & William Johnson (Rolla 1803) & George Harrington (Glatton 1803)& Samuel Humes (Hercules 1802) & Charles Hill (settler) & John Place (Glatton 1803) were considered the leaders of the Castle Hill Rebellion of Match 1804 in which more than 200 convicts and others rebelled against Colonial Authority of the day. In response Governor King imposed Martial Law on 5 March 1804 revoked 12 March 1804. Source; Sydney Gazette NSw a Advertiser 11 March 1804 page 1 & 2.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 25 June 2014

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Research notes

Philip was born about 1778 Glen Laith Moyvane Kerry County Ireland
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 June 2014
Philip was tried and convicted at Kerry Ireland of "tormenting rebellion"and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 June 2014
Philip arrived Sydney aged about 23 aboard Anne on 21 February 1801 with his Indent showing trade " stonemason and publican"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 June 2014
Philip was immediately convicted under Martial Law of his part in revol and sentenced to death and was hanged on 6 March 1804 at Windsor NSW. Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 18 March 1804 page2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 25 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.

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