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Details for the convict Richard McGuire (1812)

Convict Name:Richard McGuire
Trial Place:Cadiz Court Martial
Trial Date:22 May 1810
Sentence:Life
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Arrival Details
Ship:Guildford (1)
Arrival Year:1812
 
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Richard McGuire and Hugh Burne arrived Sydney together aboard Guildford 1812 and later partnered in bushranging.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 20 May 1815 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 August 2014

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Research notes

Richard was convicted at Cadiz Court Martial 22 May 1810 and sentenced to 14 years transportation, he arrived Sydney aboard Guildford 18 January 1812
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 August 2014
Richard was transferred to Tasmania aboard Ruby on 19 February 1812 just weeks after his arrival in Sydney. Source; Tasmanian State Archives "Convict arrivals"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 August 2014
Richard McGuire & Hugh Burne (Guildford) were last two of a gang of bushrangers convicted by Court Martial Aug 1815 and sentenced to death. Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 2 Sept 1815 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 August 2014
Richard McGuire and Hugh Burne were hanged and gibbetted Aug 1815 . Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 20 May 1815 p2 & 2 Sept 1815 p2 and others
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 August 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.54

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