Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Thomas Quinn
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
Thomas Quinn (Minerva 1819) & John Lynch (Dorothy 1820) & Edward McGuinness (Tyne 1819) & William Webb (Mangles 1820) & Patrick Geary (Guildford 1816) were among other convicts aboard Wellington on 10 December 1826 when a group of convicts seized control of the ship on way to Norfolk Island.
Recaptured they were placed on Prison Hulk "Phoenix" while awaiting transfer to Norfolk Island.
They escaped as a group from "Phoenix" in February 1827.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 10 February 1827 p2 &16 February 1827 p2 & 24 February 1827 p1 & 1 March 1827 p1 and The Moniter 24 February 1827 p1 and The Australian 23 February 1827 p1.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 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
Thomas arrived Sydney aged 17 aboard Minerva on 18 December 1819 with his Indent showing alias "Quinn" and trade "schoolboy".
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 June 2014
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Thomas had Certificate of Freedom 124/5097 dated 30 March 1826
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 June 2014
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Thomas, Patrick Geary (Guildford) & John Lynch (Dorothy) were convicted on 1 June 1827 of robberies on homes of Timothy Beard (publican) and Thomas Parnell (publican) and sentenced to death.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 June 2014
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Source; Sydney Gazette NSw a Advertiser 4 June 1827 p3 and The Moniter 8 June 1827 p8 and The Australian 1 June 1827 p3 & 6 June 1827 p3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 June 2014
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Thomas together with Patrick Geary and John Lynch were hanged on 18 June 1827 in Sydney NSw.
Source; The Moniter 19 June 1827 page 8
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 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. |
