Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Charles Kilminster
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
Charles was tried is Sydney for the part he played in one of Australia's greatest atrocities the Liverpool Plains Massacre (Myall Creek Massacre) of 1838.
It was alleged that he and ten others wilfully massacred up to 30 aboriginal people on the 10 June 1838 and subsequently desecrate and burn their bodies.
At a first trial on 15 November 1838 at Supreme Court Sydney all eleven were acquitted but remanded, however with new evidence;
Seven of the men were retried on 27 November 1838 at Supreme Court Sydney and found guilty and sentenced to death.
William Hawkins, John Russell, John Johnson, Charles Kilminster, Edward "Ned" Foley, James Oates & James Parry.
All seven were hanged in Sydney on the morning of 18 December 1838.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 4 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
Charles was born about 1815 Bristol
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 2 June 2014
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Charles was tried and convicted at Bristol Quarter Sessions on 31 December 1832 of "stealing dwelling house" and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 2 June 2014
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Charles arrived Sydney aged about 17 aboard Lord Lyndock on 18 October 1833
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 2 June 2014
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Charles was one of seven men hanged on 18 December 1838 in Sydney NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 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 11/9, p.122
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