Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Richard Glanville
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
Jew Boys bushrangers; this group stole and terrorised people as they moved about in areas west of Newcaslte (Maitland, Dungog Scone etc) till their actions led to the shooting murder of a shopkeeper John Graham at Scone on 21 December 1840.
Richard was a member of the gang along with George Wilkinson alias Edward Davis "Camden 1833", Robert Chitty "Sophia 1829", James Everett "mangles 1833", John Shea "Calcutta 1837" & John Marshall "Clyde 1832".
Authorities quickly formed and chased down the gang till they were all captured an bought to trial at Supreme Court on 24 February 1841.
All six were convicted and sentenced to death and hanged on 16 March 1841 in Sydney.
source; Sydney Herald 10 Dec 1840 p2, 31 Dec 1840 p2 & 17 Mar 1841?p2 and Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 27 Feb 1841 p2 and The Australian 25 Feb 1841 P2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 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
Richard was born about 1816 in Scotland
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 11 June 2014
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Richard wS tried and convicted at Edinburgh Castle Court Martial on 30 December 1837 of "desertion" and sentenced to 14 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 11 June 2014
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Richard arrived Sydney aged about 22 aboard Lord Lyndock on 8 August 1838 with his Indent showing trade as"soldier".
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 11 June 2014
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Richard was hanged on 16 March 1841 in Sydney.
Source; Australian Chronicle 16 March 1841 p3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 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 11/11, p.239
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