Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Ralph Entwisle
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
In what is referred to as Bathurst convict rebellion a number of convict led by Ralph Entwistle took to bush ranging and terrorising local residents. They became known as "Ribbon Boys" (said to be by streamers in their hats) till their activities led to the murder of James Greenwood "Eliza 1822" a convict overseer at a local property on 23 September 1830.
In addition to Ralph other members of gang were; William Gahan (Eliza 1829), Michael Kearney (Governor Ready 1829), Patrick Gleeson (Larkins 1829), Dominic Daley (Ferguson 1829), Robert Webster (Grenada 1821), James driver (Lord Melville 1829), John Kenny (Governor Ready 1829), Thomas Dunne (Sophia 1829) and John Sheppard (Norfolk 1829).
Authorities responded quickly soon locating and bringing he group to justice. Ten men were convicted at Bathurst Supreme Court on 30 October 1830 and sentenced to death.
Ralph along with nine others was hanged at Bathurst on 3 November 1830.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW advertiser 4 Sept 1830 p3, 23 Sept 1830 , 30 Oct 1830 &11 Nov 1830
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 14 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
Ralph was born about 1805 Bolton Lancashire
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
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Ralph was tried and convicted at nLancaster Assizes in 1827 of "steal clothes" and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
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Ralph arrived Sydney aged about 22 aboard John on 25 November 1827 with his Indent showing alias "Entwhistle" trade as "brick maker"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
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Ralph appears upon 1828 Census as "labourer" assigned to John Liscombe of Bathurst NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 11 June 2014
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Ralph was hanged on 3 Nov 1830 at Bathurst for murder and bush ranging.
Source; NSW state Archives Convict Death Register
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 14 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 11/6, p.226
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