Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Bletser Chesterfield
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
Blester was born about 1808 Lincolnshire
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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Blester was tried and convicted at Lincoln Assizes on 3 March 1832 and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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Blester arrived Sydney aged about 25 aboard Mary on 5 January 1833
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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Blester partnered James Kavanagh (Dunvegan Castle 1832) & Charles Sergeant (unknown) in bush ranging that led to murders of John Walters and Robert Stewart
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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All three were convicted at Supreme Court on 7 Feb 1834 and sentenced to death.
Source; Sydney Herald 5 Feb 18334 p2 & 10 Feb 1834 p2 and Sydney Moniter 7 December 1833 p 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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Blester was hanged along with James and Charles on 10 December 1834 in Sydney NSW.
Source; Sydney Moniter 11 February1834 p 2 and The Australian 13 February 1834 p1
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 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 11/8, p.400
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