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Details for the convict Ralph Churton (1812)

Convict Name:Ralph Churton
Trial Place:Warwick Assizes
Trial Date:10 August 1811
Sentence:7 years
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Arrival Details
Ship:Indefatigable (1)
Arrival Year:1812
 
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Ralph partnered William Davis (Admiral Gambier 1808) in sheep stealing.
Source;,Hobart Town Gazette 19 April 1823 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 July 2014

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Research notes

Ralph was born about 1790 Warwickshire and was convicted at Warwick Assizes on 10 August 1811 and sentenced to 7 years transportation, he arrived Tasmania aboard Indefatigable on 19 October 1812
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 July 2014
Ralph was recorded F/S (Free by Servitude) by 1 March 1823. Source;,Hobart Town Gazette 1 March 1823.page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 July 2014
Ralph and William Davis (Admiral Gambier) were convicted on 14 Apr 1823 of steal 107 sheep on 26 Feb 1822 from John Cassidy and sentenced to death. Source; Hobart Town Gazette 19 April 1823 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 July 2014
Source; Hobart Town Gazette 4 May 1822 p2 & 18 May 1822 p1 & 13 July 1822!p1 & 1 March 1823 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 July 2014
Ralph Churton and William Davis were hanged on 14 April 1823 at Hobart Gaol. Source; Colonial Times 5 January 1827 page 4
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 July 2014

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.71
  • Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office (TAHO) : CON13-1-1, 19

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