Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed James Holmes
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
James was amongst a small band of "bushrangers" along with William Owen " Midas 1827" and Thomas Wiskin (Guildford 1827) convicted of "steal from a dwelling house and put residents in fear" at a trial on 8 December 1828.
All three were convicted and sentenced to death.
Source; Sydney Moniter 13 December 1828 p3, 15 December 1828 p3, 27 December 1828 p2 & 29 December 1828 p2 and The Australian 9 December 1828 p3 and Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 15 December 1828 p3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 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
James was born about 1808 in Scotland
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 June 2014
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James was tried and convicted at Glasgow Court of Justiciary on 17 September 1822 and sentenced to 14 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 June 2014
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James arrived Sydney aged about 22 aboard Henry on 26 August 1823
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 June 2014
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Convicted of "bush ranging" on 8 December 1828, James was hanged along with William & Thomas on 22 December 1828 in Sydney NSW.
Source; The Australian 23 December 1828 p3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 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 11/5, p.19
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