Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Edward Cotham
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
Edward "alias Edward Ogle" partnered with William Taylor (Recovery 1819) and Samuel James Ingley (Bating 1809) and Thomas Acton (Indian 1810) in burglary
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 24 June 1820 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 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
Edward was born about 1794 Birmingham and was tried and convicted at Warwick Assizes on 1 April 1817 and sentenced to 14 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014
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Edward arrived Sydney aged about 24 aboard Batavia on 5 April 1818 with his Indent showing trade "gunsmith".
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014
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Edward together with William Taylor, Samuel James Ingley & Thomas Acton were all convicted on 6 July 1820 of break enter & steal from R Brooks of Sydney and sentenced to death
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014
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Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 17 June 1820 page 2 & 24 June 1820 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014
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Edward's sentence was commuted.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW advertiser 15 July 1820
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014
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Edward had Tickets of Leave 31/181 & 31/215 issued Newcastle and 35/84 & 38/1302 issued Sydney, he gained a Colonial Pardon 41/003 dated 1 August 1841
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 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 11/2, p.392
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