Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed James Parry
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
James was tried for the part he played in one of Australia's greatest atrocities the Liverpool Plains Massacre (Myall Creek Massacre) of 1838.
It was alleged that he and ten others wilfully had massacred up to 30 aboriginal people on 10 June 1838 and subsequently desecrate and burn their bodies.
At a first trial on 15 November 1838 at Supreme Court Sydney all eleven were acquitted but remanded, however with new evidence.
Seven of the men were retried on 28 November 1838 at Supreme Court Sydney found guilty and sentenced to death.
William Hawkins, John Russell, John Johnson, Charles Kilminster, Edward "Ned" Foley, James Oates & James Parry.
All seven were hanged on the morning of 18 December 1838 in Sydney NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 4 June 2014
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James was born about 1815 Shropshire England
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 2 June 2014
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James was tried and convicted at Armagh Ireland in 1834 of "steal money" and sentenced ton7 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 2 June 2014
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James arrived Sydney aged 20 aboard Royal Admiral on 22 January 1835 with his indent showing trade "farm labourer"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 2 June 2014
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James is evidenced 1837 Census as assigned to Daniel Eaton at Richmond NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 June 2014
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James was one of seven men hanged on 18 December 1838 in Sydney NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 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. |
