Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Herbert Stiles or Styles
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
Herbert together with Joseph Burridge (General Hewitt 1814) and John Pearce (Indian 1810) and Edward Scare (Admiral Gambier 181) committed piracy on 7 April 1814 by taking control of the schooner "Speedwell" at Newcastle and escaping the Colony. they have not been seen subsequently.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 23 April 1814 p2 & 7 May 1814 p1 & 14 May 1814 p1/4 & 21 May 1814 p1 & 28 May 1814 p1 & 4 Jun 1814 p1 & 11 Jun 1814 p1 & 18 Jun 1814 p1 &25 Jun 1814 p2 & 30 July 1814 p1
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 July 2014
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Herbert was convicted at Calcutta of piracy on 4 December 1809 and sentenced to life transportation, he arrived Sydney aboard Eagle on 17 February 1811.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 July 2014
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Herbert was transferred to Newcastle aboard "Estramina " on 23 April 1813 and is later noted as escaping on 7 May 1814,with three other convicts.
Source; NSW Colonial Secretary Index 1788/1825.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 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. |
