Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed John Kenny
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
In what is referred to as Bathurst convict rebellion a group of convicts led by Ralph Entwistle took to bush ranging and terrorised local residents. They became known as "Ribbon Boys" ( said to be by streamers in their hats) till their activies led to the murder of James Greenwood "Eliza 1822 aconvict overseer at a local property on 23 September 1830.
In addition to John other members of the gang were; Ralph Entwistle (John 1827), William Gahan (Eliza 1829), Michel Kearney (Governor Ready 1829), Patrick Gleeson (Larkins 1829), Dominic Daley (Ferguson 1829), Robert Webster (Grenada 1829), James driver (Lord Melville 1829), Thomas Dunne (Sophia 1829) and John Sheppard (Norfolk 1829).
Authories responded quickly soon locating and bringing the group to justice. Ten men were convicted at Bathurst Supreme Court on 30 October 1830 and sentenced to death.
John along Keith nine others were hanged at Bathurst on 3 November 1830.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 4 Sept 1830 p3, 23 Sept 1830, 30 Oct 1830 & 11 Nov 1830.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 14 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
John was born about 1808 Cork Ireland
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
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John was tried and convicted at Cork in 1828 of "robbery" and sentenced to 7 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
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John arrived Sydney aged 21 aboard Governor Ready on 16 January 1829 with his Indent showing him as married with one child and trade "carter"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
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John was hanged on 3 November 1830 at Bathurst for bush ranging (steal from a dwelling place and putting occupants in fear).
Source; NSW State Archives Convict Death Register
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 14 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. |
