Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed George Bentley
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
George together with Robert Grant (Dromedary 1820) and William Crest or Crest (unidentified) were partners in bushranging.
Source; Hobert Town Gazette 6 January 1827 page 4
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 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 convicted at York East Riding Quarter Sessions about 1819 and sentenced to 7 years transportation, he arrived Tasmania aboard Coromondel on 4 April 1820
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 2014
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George gained his Certificate of Freedom in January 1826.
Source; Hobart Town Gazette 21 January 1826
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 2014
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Source; Colonial Times 8 Sept 1826 p4 & 5 Jan 1827 p4 and Hobart Town Gazette 12 Aug 1826 p2 & 6 Jan 1827 p4
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 2014
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George Bentley, Robert Grant & William Crest or Cresp were hanged 8 Jan 1827 Hobart Gaol.
Source; Colonial Times 12 Jan 1827 p4 and Hobart Town Gazette 13 Jan 1827 p4 and Sydney Gazette 25 Jan 1827
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 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.261
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