Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed John Donovan
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
John was born about 1789 Cork Ireland
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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John was tried and convicted at Dunback Louth County Ireland in March 1823 and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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John arrived Sydney aged 24 aboard Medina on 29 December 1823 with his Indent showing trade "sawyer"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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John is shown assigned to G Kable of Bathurst on 25 March 1824.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 25 March 1824 p3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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John was convicted on 27 June 1824 of robbing & murdering Thomas Brown of Emu Plains on 8 July 1824 and burning the remains. John was sentenced to death
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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John was hanged on 23 August 1824 in Penrith NSW.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 25 August 1824 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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