Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Peter Scallion
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
Peter partnered George Carey ( England 1835) and six others Robert Bingden (Bingham), Joseph Saunders, Richard Jones aka Knight, Samuel Ellis, James Hickey & William Barnes in bush ranging and shooting murder on 8 May 1839 of Andrew Snandley (Shandley) at Sutton Forest NSW.
All were convicted and sentenced to death with Scallion, Carey & Saunders hanged and Ellis, Barnes, Hickey & Jones commuted to life Norfolk Island.
Source; Sydney Moniter &Commercial Advocate 6 November 1839 p2 & 29 Nov 1839 p2 and The Colonist 7 Nov 1839 p2, 6 Nov 1839 02, 7Nov 1839 p2, 23Nov 1839 p2 & 27 Nov 1839 p2 and the Australian 23 Nob 1839 p3 & 27 Nov 1839 p3 and Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 77 Nov 1839 p2 and Sydney Herald 25 November 1839 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 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
Peter was born about 1814 Wexford Ireland
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 June 2014
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Peter was tried and convicted at Carlow Ireland in 1833 of "robbery house" and sentenced to 7 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 June 2014
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Peter arrived Sydney aged 20 aboard Royal Sovereign with his Indent showing alias "Scallon,Scanlan" and trade errand boy .
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 June 2014
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Peter and five others were convicted on 5 November 1839 of bus ranging and murder of Andrew Snandley (Shandley) on 8 May 1839 at Sutton Forest NSW and sentenced to death.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 June 2014
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Peter together with Joseph Saunders and George Carey were hanged on 26 November 1839 in Sydney NSW.
Source; The Australian 28 November 1839 page 3 and others
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 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. |
