Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed James Kavanagh
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
James was born about 1806 Queens County Ireland
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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James was tried and convicted at Queens County Ireland in 1832 of shooting and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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James arrived Sydney age 26 aboard Dunvegan Castle on 16 October 1832 with his Indent showing alias "Cavanagh, Kavenagh" and trade "ploughman".
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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James partnered Blester Chesterfield (Mary 1833) & Charles Sergeant (not identified) In bushranging that led to murder of John Walters and Robert Stewart.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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All three were convicted at Supreme Court on 7 Feb 1834 and sentenced to death.
Source; Sydney Herald 5 Feb 1833 p2 & 10 Feb 1834 p 2 and Sydney Moniter 7 Feb 1833 P 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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James was hanged along with Charles and Blester on 10 February 1834 in Sydney .
Source; Sydney Moniter 11 February 1834 p2 and The Australian 13 February 1834 p1.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 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
- State Records NSW (SRNSW) : NRS 1156, [X31], 1832, Dunvegan Castle, p.4
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