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Details for the convict Robert Maggs (1818)

Convict Name:Robert Maggs
Trial Place:Gloucester Assizes
Trial Date:1 April 1818
Sentence:14 years
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Arrival Details
Ship:Hadlow (1)
Arrival Year:1818
 
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Research notes

Robert was born about 1800 Gloucester
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 June 2014
Robert was tried and convicted at Gloucester Assizes on 1 April 1818 and sentenced to 14 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 June 2014
Robert arrived Sydney aged about 18 aboard Hadlow on 24 December 1818
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 June 2014
Robert partnered Edward Farrell (Lord Sidworth 1821) in a number of criminal endeavours steal sheep property of Gregory Blaxland, horse stealing etc
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Robert Maggs and Edward Farrell were convicted of felony on 18 August 1821 and sentenced to death.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 June 2014
Robert was hanged on 29 August 1821 in Sydney (Edward Farrell was hanged 24 August 1821). Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 18 August 1821 p2 & 1 September 1821 page 3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 June 2014

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Sources

  • The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/3, p.80

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