Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Martin Benson
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
Martin partnered (James Coogan (unidentified) and Anthony Radley (Agamemnon 1820) and John Hall (Prince Regent 1821) in murder .
Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 27 January 1825 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 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
Martin was born about 1800 Mayo County Ireland and was convicted at Mayo County in 1821 and sentenced to 7 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 June 2014
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Martin arrived Sydney aboard Southworth on 9 March 1822 with his Indent showing trade "ploughman".
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 June 2014
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Martin & James Googan & Anthony Radley & John Hall were convicted on 21 January 1825, of murdering John Brackfield on 5 November 1824 at South Creek NSW and all sentenced to death.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 28 June 2014
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Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 2 December 1824 p2 &'27 January 1825 p2 and The Australian 13 January 1825 p4 & 27 January 1825 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 28 June 2014
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Martin Benson, James Coogan, Anthony Radley & John Hall were all hanged on 24 January 1825 in Sydney NSW.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSw Advertiser 27 January 1825 page 3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 28 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. |
