Walter HUNTLEY, Born c1826, Hungerford, Berkshire

[BAC3]

Thank you Janette,

I never thought of looking at TROVE!!!

You may have found the answer and possibly the conviction was quashed.   I shall add that extract to the biography with an appropriate qualification that it is presumed the conviction was overturned.  Are you aware of any Supreme Court records online that could be researched?

For now,

Tony

[Janette]

I see there is a file for him at Wellington Archives

Naval and Military Land Claims Commissions, 1896 and 1910 [record group]
ACGT 18569 LS69/17 989    Huntley, Walter - Waikato Militia - Waikomiti, Auckland 1896?1911?    Wgtn

http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=8097923

Cheers Janette

[spades]

Hi Tony,

I can get this file for you if you'd like.

Spades

[BAC3]

Hello Janette,

I must congratulate you and your fossicking skills....you have certainly helped enormously putting some sense into Walter HUNTLEY's "freedom".   

Yes, please Spades.....I would be most grateful.   Will you need my email address to forward the file?  If so, I will send you a PM.

Question:   How did descendants manage before there was the internet and email??!!!

For now,

Tony

[spades]

LOL, they did something now obsolete - they wrote letters to each other and they also talked!

Yes, I'll need your email address.

Spades

[spades]

Images sent.

Spades

[BAC3]

Images received.

Thanks Spades.  I am very grateful.

[jwebster55]

Hi All

On 4 August 1857 Sidney Stephen then the acting Chief Justice or like responded to the Governor of the days request to review the case of Walter Huntley.  The review covers legal matters revolving around Walters intent.  The judge recommended Walter's pardon.  This was obviously acted upon and it appears after about two and half years in jail Walter was released.  I cannot find in colonial reports of the time the Governor advising his masters in England of the actions he had taken.  Once this or a similar document comes to light we will have a better understanding of the timing of his release and any conditions that may have been attached.  There are also a number of petitions from settlers and maoris seeking Walters release.  The documents are available from the NZ Archives.

JW