Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed John Sheppard
- 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" a convict 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 1821), James driver (Lord Melville 1829), John Kenny (Govenor Ready 1829) and Thomas Dunne (Sophia 1829).
Authorities responded quickly soon locating the group and bringing them to justice.ten men were convicted at Bathurst Supreme Court on 30 October 1830 and sentenced to death.
John along with nine others were hanged at Bathurst on 3 November 1830.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 4 Sept 1830p3, 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 1806 in Wiltshire
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
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John was tried and convicted at Wiltshire Assizes on 19 July 1828 and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
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John arrived Sydney aged about 23 aboard Norfolk on 27 August 1829 with his Indent showing alias "Shepperd,Shepherd" trade as "boatman"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
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John was hanged on 3 November 1830 for murder.
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. Sources
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/7, p.70
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