Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed James Bell
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
James and twelve others participated in mutiny rebellion on Norfolk Island in January 1834; John Butler (John 1829),Robert Douglas ( Martha 1818), Henry Drummond (Ocean 1823), Thonas Freshwater (Manilus 1827), William Groves (Royal Admiral 1830), Henry Knowles (America 1829),Robbery Ryan (Manilus 1828), Joseph Snell (Recovery 1819), William McCulloch (Dunvegan Castle 1830), Walter Burke (Planter 1832), Patrick Glinny (Prince Regent 1824) & Michael Anderson (Bussorah Merchnt 1828).
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 16 October 1834 page 2 and The Australian 22 August 1834 page 4 others
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 July 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 Kent and was convicted at Kent Special Sessions Peace on 14 December 1829 and ntencd to life transportation, he arrived Sydney aboard Marquis of Huntley on 21 August 1830
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 4 July 2014
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James and twelve others were convicted at Court Martial on 18 July 1834 and entrenched to death
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 July 2014
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James together with Burke, Glinny, Butler, Douglas, Drummond & Snell were hanged on 22 September 1834 at Norfolk Island (the other six were hangers the next day)
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 July 2014
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Source; Sydney Gazette NSe Advertiser 23 Aug 1834 p2 & 13 sept 1834 p1 & 20 Sept 1834 p1. & 27 Sept 1834 p1 & 16 October 1834 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 July 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.312
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