James Mckenzie (outlaw)
Scottish-born outlaw and New Zealand folk hero.
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James Mckenzie, also known as Seumas MacCoinnich and possibly John Douglass, was a Scottish-born outlaw who became a folk hero in New Zealand. He emigrated to Australia around 1849, then moved to New Zealand, where he was convicted in 1855 for stealing 1,000 sheep. After a flawed trial, he received an unconditional pardon and sailed for Australia in 1856.
Quick Facts
- Born
- about 1820, possibly Ross-shire, Scotland
- Also known as
- John Douglass
- Emigrated to australia
- about 1849
- Convicted
- April 1855, Lyttelton Supreme Court
- Sentence
- five years hard labour
- Pardoned
- 11 January 1856
- Sailed for australia
- January 1856
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