Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed John Clayton
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
John Clayton and George Dunning (Dromedary 1820) partnered in sheep theft.
Source; Colonial Times 22 June 1827 page 3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 4 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
John was born about 1807 Yorkshire and was convicted at York West Riding Quarter Sessions on 12 January 1819 and sentenced to 7 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 4 July 2014
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John arrived Van Diemans Land aged about 14 aboard Dromedary on 28 January 1820
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 4 July 2014
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John & George Dunning (Dromedary 1820) were convicted on 9 Apr 1827 of stealing 200 lambs from Thomas Anstey on 18 December 1826 and sentenced to death
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 July 2014
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Source; Hobart Town Gazette 13 Apr 1827 p4 & 14 Apr 1827 p4 & 23 Jun 1827 p4 and Colonial Times 22 Jun 1827 p3 & 29 Jun 1827 p3 & 6 Jul 1827 p4
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 July 2014
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John Clayton and George Dunning were hanged on 7 July 1827 in Hobart Gaol Tasmania
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 20 July 1827 page 3 and Colonial Times 5 January 1827! Page 4
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 11/3, p.218
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