Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed George Dunning
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
George Dunning and John Clayton (Dromedary 1820) partnered in sheep theft.
Source; Colonial Times 22 June 1827 page3
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
George was born about 1803 Yorkshire and was convicted at York East Riding Wuarter Sessions on 12 January 1819 and sentenced to 7 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 4 July 2014
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George arrived Van Diemans Land aged about 17!aboard Dromedary on 28 January 1820 with clear notation of alias "Dunhill" recorded.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 4 July 2014
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George would gain his Certificate of Freedom in January 1826.
Source; Hobart Town Gazette 21 January 1826
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 4 July 2014
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George & John Clayton (Dromedary 1820) were convicted on 9 April 1827 of steal 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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George Dunning and John Clayton were both hanged on 7 July 1827 Hobart Gaol Tasmania.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser20 July 1827 page 2 and Colonial Times 5 Jan 1837 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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